Rebellions against Norman rule
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can recall key rebellions against Norman rule in Wales and the Marches.
Key learning points
- Eadric the Wild's revolt relied on support from Wales.
- William faced a serious rebellion in 1075 that involved the earl of Hereford.
- Norman control in Wales was reduced during the reign of William Rufus.
- In 1136, Norman forces in west Wales were defeated at the Battle of Crug Mawr.
Keywords
Rebellion - an armed uprising against a ruler
Revolt - to take violent action against a ruler
Common misconception
The Norman period in England ended with the death of William I.
In fact, there were four more Normans after William I: William II and Henry I (both sons of William I), Matilda (the daughter of Henry I) and Stephen (Henry's nephew). Matilda was not accepted as England's queen, leading to civil war with Stephen.
Teacher tip
A framing question for this lesson could be: Was Norman control of Wales ever secure?
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who were the Marcher earls and what was their primary responsibility?
Q2.Which Marcher earl was responsible for the construction of multiple castles along the Welsh border, including Chepstow Castle?
Q3.Roger of Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury, appointed the Bald as his sheriff to crush the Welsh, and other opponents, in the Marches.
Q4.What happened to Roger of Breteuil after his failed revolt against the king in 1075?
Q5.The castelry at Castle was expanded by Roger of Breteuil, taking advantage of a power struggle between Welsh rulers in 1072.
Q6.Which baron was responsible for leading raids into Powys and Ceredigion as part of the Norman expansion into Wales?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who was Eadric the Wild, and what was the primary reason for his rebellion against Norman control?
Q2.Which Norman earl was involved in the Revolt of the Earls in 1075?
Q3.The Revolt of the Earls in 1075 was a response to William the Conqueror's reduction of held by the earls.
Q4.What was the outcome of William Rufus' punitive expedition into Wales in 1095?
Q5.The Battle of Crug Mawr in 1136 resulted in a significant weakening of control in Wales.
Q6.Which Welsh rulers led the 1094 rebellion against Norman expansion in Wales?
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