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Anglo-Saxon and Norman England: who had power in Anglo-Saxon England?

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  • Invasion, migration, and settlement

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In this unit, pupils begin their study of Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Norman England by examining the politics, economy and society of Anglo-Saxon England c. 1060. They learn about how England was governed, who held power and why.

This unit uses and builds on This unit uses and builds on the year 5 and 6 knowledge that pupils have of Anglo-Saxon England. This unit prepares pupils for the next key stage 4 unit, where an understanding of Anglo-Saxon government is crucial to understand the succession crisis that developed in 1066, and why England was such an attractive prospect for invading claimants to the throne.

  1. Anglo-Saxon society
  2. The Anglo-Saxon monarchy
  3. Earldoms and local government in Anglo-Saxon England
  4. The Anglo-Saxon economy and the role of the Church
  5. Edward the Confessor and the House of Godwin
  6. The uprising against Earl Tostig Godwinson

  • Pupils know that England was governed by a king.
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