Why did Pevensey continue to be important? Flashcards
What did William do in 1067?
a triumphal tour of Normandy sailing from Pevensey
What did he do before leaving?
distributed land to his victorious followers
Who did he give Pevensey castle and the surrounding land to?
his half brother, Robert, Count of Mortain
What did Robert do at Pevensey?
he continued to improve the defences
Why was Pevensey so important?
it had a natural harbour facing Normandy, its situation was crucial for controlling communication between Normandy and England
What were the main reasons for building a castle on the south coast?
first line of defence, easy to bring over soldiers and supplies from Normandy, trade and business, scare the local population and show power
At what other locations were castles built?
Hastings, Arundel, Lewes and Bramber
