Year 10 - History
The battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge
British depth study: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils study an aspect of British medieval history in depth. They learn about the social, economic, religious and political events that influenced the lives of those who lived in this period.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain why the Battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge are significant.
Key Notes
- Harold Godwinson raised an army to defend southern England from a potential Norman attack.
- Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson launched an invasion in northern England.
- Harold defeated Hardrada and Tostig at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
- Harold's military forces were weakened by the battles.
Vocabulary To Learn
- fyrd: the fyrd was an army which consisted of part-time soldiers called up by thegns and earls when ordered by the king
- fleet: a fleet is a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country's navy
- casualties: casualties are the people injured or killed in a war or in a specific battle
- hostage: a hostage is someone who is taken as a prisoner by an enemy in order to force the other people involved to do what the enemy wants
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- It took many weeks to travel from the south to the north of England in medieval times.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Harold Godwinson raised an army to defend southern England from a potential Norman attack. Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson launched an invasion in northern England.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'fyrd'
the fyrd was an army which consisted of part-time soldiers called up by thegns and earls when ordered by the king.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: It took many weeks to travel from the south to the north of England in medieval times. Correction: Harold and his housecarls were able to cover 185 miles in just four days in 1066: an amazing achievement.
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- Change and continuity in Norman England Study Guide
- Claimants to the throne in 1066 Study Guide
- Earldoms and local government in Anglo-Saxon England Study Guide
- Edward the Confessor and the House of Godwin Study Guide
- Motte-and-bailey castles Study Guide
- Reasons for William's victory at the Battle of Hastings Study Guide
- Rewarding followers and the Marcher earldoms Study Guide
- The Anglo-Norman Church Study Guide
- The Anglo-Saxon economy and the role of the Church Study Guide
- The Anglo-Saxon monarchy Study Guide
- The Battle of Hastings Study Guide
- The feudal system in Norman England Study Guide
- The Harrying of the North Study Guide
- The legacy of Anglo-Saxon resistance Study Guide
- The Norman aristocracy Study Guide
- The Northern and East Anglian rebellions Study Guide
- The revolt of the earls in 1075 Study Guide
- The significance of Domesday Book Study Guide
- The submission of the earls in 1066 Study Guide
- The uprising against Earl Tostig Godwinson Study Guide
- William I and his successors Study Guide
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