Year 10 - History
Pevensey and the Bayeux Tapestry
Pevensey Castle
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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 Bayeux Tapestry shows the Norman landing at Pevensey.
Key Notes
- Pevensey is named in the Bayeux Tapestry.
- The first Norman motte-and-bailey castle was built at Pevensey.
- The Normans were well-prepared for their invasion of England.
- After landing at Pevensey, the Normans devastated the towns of Sussex.
- Robert, Count of Mortain, was given control of Pevensey Castle and the surrounding land.
Vocabulary To Learn
- motte-and-bailey castle: a type of castle built by the Normans, with a high earthen mound (motte) and a courtyard (bailey) protected by a strong timber palisade (fence)
- pillaging: robbing a place using violence, especially in wartime
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Bayeux Tapestry was created by Franco-Normans in Bayeux.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Pevensey is named in the Bayeux Tapestry. The first Norman motte-and-bailey castle was built at Pevensey.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'motte-and-bailey castle'
a type of castle built by the Normans, with a high earthen mound (motte) and a courtyard (bailey) protected by a strong timber palisade (fence).
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: The Bayeux Tapestry was created by Franco-Normans in Bayeux. Correction: The Bayeux Tapestry was commissioned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux, for Bayeux Cathedral, but historians are now almost certain that it was created in Canterbury by English seamstresses.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Normans and Pevensey Castle Study Guide
- Pevensey - historical context themes Study Guide
- Pevensey - sources and historical context Study Guide
- Pevensey Castle: structuring your answer to the historic environment question Study Guide
- Pevensey's geography Study Guide
- Sussex before the Norman Conquest Study Guide
- The construction of Pevensey Castle Study Guide
- The function of Pevensey Castle Study Guide
- The siege of Pevensey Study Guide
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