Change and continuity in Norman England
I can explain the extent of change and continuity in Norman England.
Change and continuity in Norman England
I can explain the extent of change and continuity in Norman England.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The most significant change in Norman England was the change in the ruling elite.
- A positive change was a reduction in the number of enslaved people.
- While some areas were damaged by Norman actions, generally the economy recovered under the Normans.
- Anglo-Saxon government systems were sophisticated and the Normans kept much more than they changed.
- One area of law that changed significantly was Forest law.
Keywords
Elite - elite refers to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
Continuity - continuity is the fact of something continuing for a long period of time without being changed or stopped
Government - government is the group of people who officially control/rule a country
Common misconception
That the Normans destroyed all Anglo-Saxon government.
Anglo-Saxon government systems were sophisticated, perhaps more developed than Normandy’s. The Normans retained and built on the existing Anglo-Saxon governmental institutions.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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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