Establishing Norman control of England Flashcards
What are some ways William kept control in England?
He built castles and left garrison (group of soldiers), terror, gave money to people who helped him or were loyal to him, reworded his soldiers land because of help in the Battle of Hastings
What are the key rebellion events?
1067-rebellion in North effecting Lord Copsig and rebellions in Kent, 1068-Exeter didn’t swear loyalty meaning William besieged it for 18 days before they gave in, 1069-serious rebellions in the North involving King swein and Edgar. Was an attack on York, meaning William built a second castle, resulting in the Harrying of the North
What was the effect of William building castles?
English workers made to build the castles to oppress them, housed Norman cavalry for defence, made William look powerful, Anglo-Saxons felt powerless
Peaceful ways William tried to gain the English support
Continued to use English for Royal writs (instructions from the king), allowed Stigand to remain Archbishop, allowed English lords who pledged loyalty to him to keep their land
