Anglo Saxons - Marcher Earldoms Flashcards
what were the marcher earldoms?
Chester
Hereford
Shrewsbury
(order)
Why were they called the marcher earldoms?
They were on the border with Wales.
They had many castles built there to protect from invaders from Wales.
Who was in charge of Chester and why?
Hugh d’Avranches
His father supplied 60 ships to William’s invasion.
Who was in charge of Hereford and why?
William Fitzosbern
He was William’s right hand man during the invasion of England.
Who was in charge of Shrewsbury and why?
Roger De Montgomery
He was trusted by William and governed Normandy whilst William was Attacking England.
What were some key features in the marcher earldoms?
They had special privilege:
The marcher Earls had full power of law
They were exempt from tax
They could build castles as they pleased.
