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The function of 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 explain the different functions of Pevensey Castle.

Key Notes

  • Pevensey was an administrative centre.
  • Pevensey was one of the most important locations in Sussex.
  • Pevensey could serve as a garrison.
  • Pevensey may have intimidated the local Anglo-Saxons.
  • Pevensey was in a strategic location between London and Normandy.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • administrative: relating to the running of a business or government
  • rebellion: an armed uprising against a ruler

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Castles were purely defensive structures.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

Pevensey was an administrative centre. Pevensey was one of the most important locations in Sussex.

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

relating to the running of a business or government.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: Castles were purely defensive structures. Correction: Norman castles were effective defensive structures, but they also performed other essential tasks. They were the administrative centre of the local area, the home for the local lord or sheriff and a symbol of Norman power over the Anglo-Saxons.

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