Why did people first start using your site? (Norman)

Question 1

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Answer 1

1) For William the conqueror to secure control over the north east (Motte and Bailey)
2) North east had rebellions - William responded with harrying of the north which all crops, herds and food of any kind were burned and then built a castle to make sure no further rebellion
3) Built on hill as a visible reminder of Norman power
4) Initially was wood but then changed to stone showing power and permanence

Question 2

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Answer 2

1) Geographical location (Scottish threat)
2) Site picked for natural defences e.g. river and hill
3) Steep cliff like edges making attacks difficult
4) Geographical location made it perfect for a castle

Question 3

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Answer 3

1) It also was built at exact location because of religious significance of the cathedral
2) The actual cathedral was built after the castle (defence was more important) there was a church there with the bones of st cuthbert who is a very important saint
3) This is why a big outer wall was built to defend the cathedral
4) Therefore the castle was built to defend remains