Normans and Pevensey Castle
I can describe how the Normans made use of Pevensey Castle.
Normans and Pevensey Castle
I can describe how the Normans made use of Pevensey Castle.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pevensey Castle played an important role in the Norman Conquest.
- Pevensey Castle continued to play an important role during the Norman occupation of England.
- The economy of Sussex was boosted by the arrival of the Normans.
- The town of Pevensey grew to be a significant urban centre.
Common misconception
Castles built by the Normans were designed to intimidate the local Anglo-Saxons and provided no benefit for them.
One of the primary functions of castles was to intimidate the local population, but castles also frequently drew people to them and created an urban centre, which boosted the local economy.
Keywords
Castle - a defensive structure which is also designed to be a place of permanent residence
Economic - relating to the organisation of money, industry and trade of a country or region
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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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