Marcher Earldoms

Question 1

Where were Marcher Earldom’s built?

Answer 1

Along the border with Wales

Question 2

What were the 3 Marcher Earldoms

Answer 2

Chester, Shrewsbury and Hereford

Question 3

Why were Marcher Earldoms smaller than other Earldoms?

Answer 3

To make them easier to control

So they weren’t too powerful

Question 4

Why were Marcher Earldom’s exempt from Tax

Answer 4

So they could spend more money on defences

Question 5

Why were Marcher Earls allowed to build castles without permission from the King

Answer 5

So they could launch attacks into Wales

So they could more adequately control the people in the Earldom

Question 6

Why were Marcher Earldoms given full power of the law?

Answer 6

So they could deal with unrest more quickly

Question 7

Give the 3 extra powers Marcher Earldoms were given

Answer 7

Full power of the law
Exempt from taxation
Right to build castles

Question 8

Give 3 reasons why William created Marcher Earldoms

Answer 8

To reward followers
To protect the border
To devolve power, allowing him to focus on other areas