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Year 10 - History

The Norfolk location

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 describe Norfolk before and after the Norman Conquest.

Key Notes

  • Norfolk became part of the Danelaw in 865 CE.
  • A rebellion against Roman occupation of Norfolk was brutally put down in 60 CE.
  • Castle Acre was located on two key communication routes.
  • Norwich was a centre of Norman government and religious control.
  • Norfolk played a significant role in the Revolt of the Earls in 1075.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • revolt: an armed uprising against a ruler
  • trade: the exchange of goods

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • William took land from Anglo-Saxons and gave it to his Norman followers.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

Norfolk became part of the Danelaw in 865 CE. A rebellion against Roman occupation of Norfolk was brutally put down in 60 CE.

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

an armed uprising against a ruler.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: William took land from Anglo-Saxons and gave it to his Norman followers. Correction: While William certainly did redistribute land from Anglo-Saxons to Normans, he followed a legal process for this, based on forfeiture - he took the lands of those who did not submit to him as their king, which included those fighting him at Hastings.

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