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Year 10

Norman England: why did William conquer England?

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  • Invasion, migration, and settlement

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In this unit, pupils learn about the events that led to William the Conqueror's invasion and victory at Hastings in 1066. They examine Anglo-Saxon kingship and the reign of Edward the Confessor before explaining William's victory.

This unit uses and builds on the year 5 and 6 knowledge that pupils have of Anglo-Saxon England. It also enriches their understanding of the early period of the Norman Conquest that they developed at the start of year 7. This unit prepares pupils for the next, where pupils deepen their understanding of the Conquest by studying the measures taken by William to subdue his kingdom.

  1. Anglo-Saxon kingship
  2. Edward the Confessor, the Godwins and William of Normandy
  3. Edward the Confessor's death and the claimants to the throne
  4. Battle of Stamford Bridge
  5. Battle of Hastings
  6. Reasons for William's victory in 1066

  • Pupils know that England was governed by a king.
  • Pupils know that England was populated by Anglo-Saxons in the 11th century.
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