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The function of Castle Acre Priory

Castle Acre Priory

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 Castle Acre Priory.

Key Notes

  • The priory was established as a centre for religious worship.
  • The priory needed to accommodate a community of Cluniac monks.
  • The priory's religious function was to benefit everyone, but the de Warennes in particular.
  • The priory also had the political function of increasing Norman control over Norfolk.
  • The priory also had important economic and administrative functions.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Cluniac: an order of monks which focused on prayer and reflection
  • sin: an action or thought that is believed to go against what God wants for humans

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • A priory would only have had a religious function in Norman England.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

The priory was established as a centre for religious worship. The priory needed to accommodate a community of Cluniac monks.

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

an order of monks which focused on prayer and reflection.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: A priory would only have had a religious function in Norman England. Correction: In fact, the Normans used religion extensively in gaining political, social, cultural and economic control over England.

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