The Problem Of The Marches Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Marches ?
A
The borderline between Wales and England
2
Q
What was the problem ?
A
Warfare had broken out between welsh princes
The main issue was it had spilled over in England and they had raised English towns
They also acted as potential Allie’s for English rebels
3
Q
How did William try and restore peice ? Think earldoms ?
A
Made three new earldoms
- Hugh d’Avranches the new earl do Chester
- Roger of Montgomery, earl of shrewsbury
- William firzOsbern earl of Hereford
4
Q
Where Wilkins actions successful ?
A
Yes
All three men am angels to bring peice to their lands and built castle or dominate the areas
Extend their power in wales and subsequently increased their wealth
This gave William more security
5
Q
When is this taking place ?
A
1066/67
