Study Guides

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 the different people who lived in the White Tower.

Key Notes

• The White Tower could accommodate royals and nobles.
• In the king's absence, the keeper (castellan) was the most important resident of the White Tower.
• The White Tower housed a garrison who likely stayed in barracks in the bailey or in the first floor hall.
• The White Tower also housed craftsmen to create and maintain weapons and a chaplain or priest to serve St John's Chapel.

Vocabulary To Learn

• noble: a member of the ruling elite
• castellan: the governor of a castle
• chapel: a small church, or a room used as a church in a larger building

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• The White Tower was always bustling with royal activity.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• London and the events of 1066 Study Guide
• London before the Norman Conquest Study Guide
• St John's Chapel Study Guide
• The architecture of the White Tower Study Guide
• The function of the White Tower Study Guide
• The site of the White Tower Study Guide
• The White Tower: structuring your answer to the historic environment question Study Guide
• White Tower - historical context themes Study Guide
• White Tower - sources and historical context Study Guide