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Year 10
AQA
The function of the White Tower
I can describe the different functions of the White Tower.
New
New
Year 10
AQA
The function of the White Tower
I can describe the different functions of the White Tower.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Norman castles in England were primarily military buildings.
- The White Tower was designed to defend a garrison against attack.
- Norman castles were centres of government administration and had economic functions.
- The White Tower was also built to be a royal residence.
Keywords
Garrison - troops stationed in a building to guard it
Function - what something is designed to do
Common misconception
That early medieval kings ruled from a royal palace.
In fact, early medieval kings and their courts travelled from one location to another.
Students could sketch a diagram of the White Tower and label its defences.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which word describes somebody who constructs things from stone?
Q2.
Which word describes the design and construction of buildings?
Q3.
Which of the following are examples of the White Tower's Romanesque style?
its small, slim columns and pointed arches
its thin walls and short tower
Q4.
Which building materials were used by Gundulf in the construction of the White Tower?
marble from Greece
chalk from Pevensey
Q5.
In which century did stone keeps and walls begin to replace wooden castle buildings?
11th century
13th century
14th century
Q6.
Which pattern were the Normans fond of using in their building projects?
gingham
plaid
floral
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which word describes troops stationed in a building to guard it?
Q2.
Which word describes what something is designed to do?
Q3.
Which of the following are examples of the White Tower's defences?
fireplaces in a sloped style
inclusion of St John’s Chapel
Q4.
Which of the following show that the White Tower was designed to survive besiegement?
numerous fireplaces to suggest there were more soldiers inside than reality
the design of the walls suggested the tower had at least three floors
Q5.
Which of the following show the White Tower's administrative role?
inclusion of kitchens and rooms for servants
a metre-wide passageway was built into the thick outer wall
Q6.
What was located on the second floor of the White Tower?
well and storerooms
kitchens and rooms for servants
meeting hall and castellan chamber
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