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Normans and Pevensey Castle

Pevensey Castle

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn about the historical environment, choosing the relevant site study to complement their understanding of Norman England.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe how the Normans made use of Pevensey Castle.

Key Notes

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.

Vocabulary To Learn

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

Common Mistakes To Avoid

Castles built by the Normans were designed to intimidate the local Anglo-Saxons and provided no benefit for them.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

Pevensey Castle played an important role in the Norman Conquest. Pevensey Castle continued to play an important role during the Norman occupation of England.

2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'castle'

a defensive structure which is also designed to be a place of permanent residence.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: Castles built by the Normans were designed to intimidate the local Anglo-Saxons and provided no benefit for them. Correction: 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.

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