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BA Norman England, c1066-c1100
Study Norman rule from economic, religious, political, social and cultural standpoints, including contemporary and historical controversies.
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AQAGCSEHistoryPaper 2 Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment
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Part one: The Normans: conquest and control3 objectives
- Study causes of Norman Conquest, including Edward the Confessor's death, claimants and claims.
- Study military aspects, including Stamford Bridge, Hastings, Anglo-Saxon and Norman tactics, cavalry and castles.
- Study establishing and maintaining control, including the Harrying of the North, revolts from 1067 to 1075, William's leadership and government, William II and inheritance.
Part two: Life under the Normans2 objectives
- Study feudalism and government, including roles, rights, responsibilities, landholding, lordship, land distribution, patronage, Anglo-Saxon and Norman government, aristocracies, societies, military service, justice, legal system, ordeals, murdrum, inheritance and the Domesday Book.
- Study economic and social changes and consequences, including Anglo-Saxon and Norman life, towns, villages, buildings, work, food, roles, seasonal life and Forest law.
Part three: The Norman Church and monasticism2 objectives
- Study the Church, including the Anglo-Saxon Church before 1066, Lanfranc, reform, church and cathedral building, Church organisation and courts, Church-state relations, William II, Church wealth, Papacy relations and Investiture Controversy.
- Study monasticism, including Norman reforms, abbeys, monasteries, monastic life, learning, schools, education, Latin usage and the vernacular.
Part four: The historic environment of Norman England8 objectives
- Study the location of the specified historic environment site.
- Study the function of the specified historic environment site.
- Study the structure of the specified historic environment site.
- Study people connected with the site, such as the designer, originator and occupants.
- Study the design of the specified historic environment site.
- Study how the site's design reflects the culture, values and fashions of the people at the time.
- Study how important events and developments from Norman England connect to the specified site.
- Study how key features of Norman buildings, cathedrals, abbeys, castles, towns, settlements, trade, revolts and battles can connect the historic environment to the depth study.
Key terms
Norman ConquestEdward the ConfessorStamford BridgeHastingsHarrying of the NorthWilliam IIfeudalismlordshipForest lawLanfrancPapacymonasticism
Exam tips
- Exam focus: Norman Conquest: Support each point about Norman Conquest with precise historical evidence.
- Exam focus: Stamford Bridge: Support each point about Stamford Bridge with precise historical evidence.
Common mistakes
- Avoid confusing Norman Conquest: Anchor the answer to Part one: The Normans: conquest and control, use precise evidence, and state whether Norman Conquest is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
- Avoid confusing Stamford Bridge: Anchor the answer to Part one: The Normans: conquest and control, use precise evidence, and state whether Stamford Bridge is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
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