Pre-1066 Flashcards
What were Motte and Baileys?
Castles built after 1066 invasion.
Built quickly to establish power.
Explain 3 continuities of the Norman Legal system
Swearing on God (Trials)
The king being at the top of the legal system (centralisation)
Trial by cold water and hot water (Ordeals)
No police force (policing)
Explain 3 changes to the Norman Legal system
Lords court and manor court introduced
shire courts met more regularly
trial by battle
oaths
constables
watchmen
hue and cry
tithing
Explain 3 characteristics of diet in village life
water was not safe, had to brew beer
healthier than the rich
bread, oats, vegetables
meat was rare and animals kept for their milk and cheese
Explain 3 characteristics of housing in village life
would often have to repair houses
dark, damp
5% of the population lived in towns
Explain 3 characteristics of farming in village life
winter- livestock killed, struggle to grow food in winter, animals skinned for fur
summer- harvesting
spring- mainly ploughing
When does Edgar Aetheling swear loyalty to W1
Nov 10th 1066
Revolt in dover
1067
When is W1 crowned king
25th Dec 1066
What does Robert Cumin do in Jan 1069
Marches North w/ 900 men, the start of the Harrying of the North
