motive Flashcards
1
Q
motive
A
why it was built
2
Q
norman authority symbol
A
- symbol of norman authority and feudal lordship designed to keep components under control + discourage resistance
- perhaps an attempt with Romanesque style and built-in Roman walls to use roman past to establish himself as a roman emperor figure
- had to consolidate control after gaining support of Edgar the aethling and followers through oath (stigand edwin morcar etc)
3
Q
defensive
A
-fortified town made invasions less likely and indeed William knew this as an invader
