the landscape created by buildings and infrastructure like roads and bridges

an architectural style based on features of ancient Roman buildings

a group of individuals who live under a religious rule, dedicating themselves to a specific way of life

The built environment of Norman England

History

In this unit, pupils considered the impact that the Norman Conquest had on the people of England. In 'Norman England: how different was the English Church by 1100?', pupils will learn about how ordinary people interacted with the English Church following the changes made to it by the Normans.

In 'Norman England: how far did Norman government change England?', pupils considered the nature of the changes that Norman rule brought to England and reviewed the extent to which some things remained the same. In 'Norman England: in what ways did life change for ordinary people?', pupils will consider the impact that the Norman Conquest had on the people of England.

In this unit, pupils evaluate the extent to which Norman government changed England. They learn about land ownership, justice and the legal system under the Normans and compare this to Anglo-Saxon government

Norman England: in what ways did life change for ordinary people?

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which word describes the landscape created by buildings and infrastructure like roads and bridges?

Which word describes a group of individuals who live under a religious rule, dedicating themselves to a specific way of life?

Which of the following does the Romanesque style feature?

In which century did stone castles start to replace wooden ones?

to defend against Anglo-Saxon rebellions or foreign invasion

to provide Normans with the comforts of home

act as a very visible sign to the Anglo-Saxons that the Normans were in control

to impress the Anglo-Saxons and show them William's wealth and power

to ensure the English built environment all looked the same

Which of the following statements show the purpose of Norman castles?

Within how many years of the conquest were most church buildings in England being rebuilt?

Which word describes the lord of a manor's land which was farmed for him?

Which word describes a peasant who held up to 100 acres of land which they rented from a lord for money?

Match the activities in the farming year with the seasons.

Complete the sentence: Norman lords worked their villeins {{}} than had been the case in Anglo-Saxon times. 

fall in the number of freemen, who the lord was

number of monasteries, number of enslaved people

Match the aspects of village life to whether they show change or continuity after the Norman Conquest.

What did villagers have to give to the church each year?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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

The built environment of Norman England

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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