The Battle of Hastings (1066)
You can describe what happened during the Battle of Hastings and how historians have made use of the Bayeux Tapestry.
The Battle of Hastings (1066)
You can describe what happened during the Battle of Hastings and how historians have made use of the Bayeux Tapestry.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- William of Normandy made thorough preparations for the Battle of Hastings
- William of Normandy defeated Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings
- The Bayeux Tapestry is an important source for the study of the Battle of Hastings
- Historians have to use the Bayeux Tapestry carefully when establishing what happened during the Battle of Hastings
Common misconception
That the Bayeux Tapestry is a 'biased' source and therefore not useful to historians.
Although all sources were produced in a particular context, historians can ask careful questions of them to learn about the past.
Keywords
Fyrd - The fyrd was the group of local, untrained soldiers called up to fight in Anglo-Saxon England.
Shield wall - The defensive line of shields used by the Anglo-Saxon army was known as the shield wall.
Infantry - Infantry are foot soldiers.
Cavalry - Cavalry are soldiers on horseback.
Siege - The act of surrounding a town and refusing to let people out or goods in is a siege.
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
England
Norway
Normandy
A situation in which there is no clear heir to the throne
A person who expects to inherit something
A male ruler of a country who inherits his position by birth
A seat used by a king or queen
Exit quiz
6 Questions
local, untrained Anglo-Saxons who were called up to fight
the defensive line of shields used by Anglo-Saxon armies
foot soldiers
soldiers on horseback
