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William de Warenne

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 why William de Warenne had Castle Acre Priory constructed.

Key Notes

De Warenne was an important ally of William I's.
De Warenne was religious and had been on pilgrimage.
De Warenne was inspired by his visit to Cluny.
De Warenne was a powerful earl in England; had been granted large amounts of land in Norfolk.
De Warenne founded Castle Acre Priory in Norfolk in around 1085.

Vocabulary To Learn

pilgrimage: a religious journey to a holy place
relic: the remains of a holy person
shrine: a holy place linked to a holy person
Cluniac: an order of monks which focused on prayer and reflection

Common Mistakes To Avoid

Some students may believe that pilgrimages were introduced by the Normans.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

De Warenne was an important ally of William I's. De Warenne was religious and had been on pilgrimage.

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

a religious journey to a holy place.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: Some students may believe that pilgrimages were introduced by the Normans. Correction: Christians have gone on pilgrimages since the 4th century, although the 'golden age' was from the early 11th to the 16th century.

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