Why did the Normans builld so many castles? Flashcards
1
Q
What did William’s ability to build castles give him?
A
a method of defence and an advantage against the Saxons who had never built castles
2
Q
What were the first Norman castles?
A
Pevensey and Hastings
3
Q
Between 1068 - 69 how many castles did William build across the country?
A
over 1000
4
Q
What did castles show?
A
William’s power, Norman authority
5
Q
What did they prevent?
A
another invasion of England
6
Q
What did they shift warfare to?
A
sieges of castles
