Year 10 - History
The design of Castle Acre Priory
Castle Acre Priory
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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 explain how and why Castle Acre Priory was constructed as it was.
Key Notes
- Castle Acre Priory was built in the Romanesque style, with Gothic elements.
- Castle Acre Priory was designed to meet the needs of a community of monks.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Romanesque: the style of building that was fashionable in Western Europe which recalled the power of the Roman Empire
- cloister: a covered walkway enclosing a large open courtyard, found in a religious building
- dormitory: a large room designed for many people to sleep in
- refectory: a room used for communal meals
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Because the priory is so large, it must have been home to many hundreds of monks.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Castle Acre Priory was built in the Romanesque style, with Gothic elements. Castle Acre Priory was designed to meet the needs of a community of monks.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Romanesque'
the style of building that was fashionable in Western Europe which recalled the power of the Roman Empire.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Because the priory is so large, it must have been home to many hundreds of monks. Correction: In fact, only 20 to 30 monks lived at Castle Acre Priory at any one time, and the original number when the priory was first being built was only around 6.
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