the style of building that was fashionable in Western Europe which recalled the power of the Roman Empire

a type of fortification built by the Normans

somebody who constructs things from stone

The architecture of the White Tower

History

In 'Norman England: how did William the Conqueror subdue England?', pupils learnt about the reaction of the Anglo-Saxons to Norman rule and how William consolidated his 1066 victories. In this unit, pupils will learn how their knowledge of Norman England can be applied to a specific historic environment linked to the Normans.

Historic environment (Norman England)

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which word describes the style of building that was fashionable in Western Europe which recalled the power of the Roman Empire?

Which word describes a fortified tower in a castle?

Who was the architect of the White Tower?

What type of castle were the early Norman castles?

What name did the White Tower have in William the Conqueror's time?

Access to the tower was on this floor via a wooden staircase.

The Chapel of St John the Evangelist was on this floor.

Match the floor level to the White Tower's feature.

Which word describes having the right to hold power?

Complete the sentence: The site chosen for the White Tower was a {{}} important one: the castle guarded important points of access into London.

Which London landmark was only 500 metres from the White Tower?

The White Tower was constructed inside the London Wall.

The White Tower was constructed on elevated ground.

The White Tower was constructed on a bend in the River Thames.

Which of the following evidence suggests that the White Tower's location was symbolic?

Which of the following evidence suggests that the White Tower's location was economically motivated?

The Romans erected fortifications in the south-western corner of the London Wall

The site was demolished to make way for Blackfriars Priory.

Put the following events in chronological order.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The architecture of the White Tower

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.