Edgar Flashcards
How effective was Edgar’s law and order reform’s ?
Good at establishing equity and fairness . He combined religious law with normal law .
Prevented corner cutting - emphasising the consequence of not following duties
How effective was Edgar at leading Saxon leaders ( bishops etc )
At this time is is clear that people families were forming alliances showing that there was disputes
Law’s were being made and passed by pro religious reformers and leaders
Divide between religious leaders and regional ealdormen , Edgar supported religion which caused more divide
How effective was Edgar’s reform of the Shipsoake ?
The shipsoake made the navy stronger
However now they were under religious rule and not independent rule - altering the relationship between nobility and the church
Living in a shipsoake now meant that you were under the rule of the church - they had new special rights than before
Which was bad for internal unity
How well was Edgar’s reforms on coinage ?
Allowed him to have control over the Anglo Saxon economy .
Coins had the kings head on it , symbolising his power
Coins made in certain areas spread across the whole of the kingdom indicating a strong economy
Designed to focus on uniformity and distribution
What were the reasons for Edgars reform of monasticism ?
When young he was angered by the deteriorating monastery - he thought it was an insult
Belived that the clergy had veered away from god
Thought that the church had been corrupted , if it wasnt fixed then god would be punished
How did Edgar change architecture and art ?
Bishop Aethelwold saw the expansion of the old minster to include side chapels
Monastic buildings became bigger and more elaborate / more decorated
How influential was Dunstan ?
He was AB of Canterbury which is the highest rank .
Had influence to convince the king to hire other reformists
Influenced Edgar into supporting pro reform
How influential was Aethelwold ?
Oversaw the expansion of winchester minster
Had input over governance in england
He was leader of many areas of religion in england ( very coverted leader )
He wrote new rules of monasticism and created the synod council
Why did Edgar have a second coranation at bath ?
He chose bath due to the association of roman occupation of Britain - symbolism of how Britain had flourished
Trying to assimilate the romans / projecting his authority
