Guilliame's Conrol Flashcards
What did Guilliame promise to land owners that were still alive?
That he would not take land off them
Why did Guilliame decide to suffer the North?
Because there had been 2 other rebellions so when the north rebelled guilliame decided to show that he is boss
What happened in the harrying of the north?
Guilliame starved the north because he was so angry
What were the the advantages of a motte and bailley
- they were quick to build
- they were cheap to build
- the drawbridge closed for protection
What were the disadvantages of a motte and bailley
- they were made of wood which can rot
- the keep was the last line of defence
- easily destroyed by fire 🔥
How did castles hep guilliame control the land?
They signified power and control- to show the normans they were there
What was the doomsday book?
It was a book that contained information all about everything in the whole of England
How did the doomsday book help guilliame control England?
Because now he knows everthing about his land
