Reason 2

Question 1

However

Answer 1

A study of wales shows other reasons were still important

Question 2

A second

Answer 2

Reason the Norman’s could conquer wales is through castle building.

Question 3

They built

Answer 3

Them in strategic positions to support their expansion into the region.

Question 4

For example many were built

Answer 4

To consolidate norman control over newly conquered areas.

Question 5

Over 300

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Were built during Williams reign alone, most of them near important towns or route ways to monitor their movements and intimidate the local population.

Question 6

Arnulf of montgomery .

Answer 6

Built pembroke castle in 1093 to control use of pembroke river.

Question 7

Furthermore many were seen as

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Bases for further expansion. William fotzosberns first castle at chepstow, built in 1067 was built to support expansion into wye valley.

Question 8

Whilst Hugh davanches

Answer 8

Follower, Robert of ruddhlan, built a castle in 1073 called ruddhlan castle to support expansion into Gwynedd.