Edward I’s first campaign in Wales
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why Edward I launched a campaign in Wales in 1277.
Key learning points
- Edward I wanted to be overlord of all Britain.
- Wales was divided between Welsh princes, the Marcher lords and the English king.
- Llywelyn ap Gruffudd conquered two-thirds of Wales and was known as the Prince of Wales.
- Llywelyn refused to renew his homage to Edward I.
- Edward I defeated the Welsh princes and Llewellyn finally paid homage in 1278.
Keywords
Overlord - overlord is the lord ranking above other lords in the feudal system, they ruled through their vassals, rather than direct rule
Britain - Britain is the name for England, Scotland, and Wales
Conquest - conquest is to take control of foreign land by force
Marcher - a Marcher lord was a noble appointed by the king of England to guard the border (known as the Welsh Marches) between England and Wales
Homage - paying homage is to publicly submit and swear an oath of fealty to someone above you in the feudal system
Common misconception
Britain and England are terms which describe the same area.
Britain is the name for England, Scotland, and Wales.
Teacher tip
Organise a mock trial of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, where students debate whether he should pay homage to Edward I.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What challenge did Edward I face once he was king?
Q2.Why did parliament agree to grant a tax in 1290?
Q3.Match the following words to their correct definitions.
fair or morally correct
hatred or cruel treatment directed at Jewish people
the group of landholders beneath the barons
Q4.Edward I was also known to his followers as , due to his long legs.
Q5.Which of these did Edward I achieve?
Q6.Which of these did Edward state about law-making?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Edward was King of England but what title did he want to have for all of Britain?
Q2.How was power divided in Wales during the 13th century?
Q3.Which term best matches the definition 'to take control of foreign land by force'?
Q4.Starting with the earliest, place these events in time order.
Q5.To become 'Rex totius Britanniae', King of all Britain, which of these countries did Edward I need to become king of?
Q6.In 1277, Edward assembled the biggest army Wales had ever seen: 800 knights and 15 000 soldiers including 9000 Welsh rivals of Prince ap Gruffudd.
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