Williams method of control Flashcards
IN what years did William begin to establish his control?
1066-1067
How was the submission of the earls a method of control?
Harried the South and took Canterbury and Winchester
Encircled London and built castles at Wallingford and Berkamstead
When was William crowned?
25th December 1066
Why did the earls submit to william?
- Edgar had no money as William seized the Winchester treasury.
- Effective intimidation tactics
- William could cut off supplies to london
How did William reward his followers?
- Set high geld tax
- Gave rich gifts to pope + church
- Gave land to his followers
eg. Harolds land given to William Fitzosbern
How did william appease the anglo saxons?
- Not loyal = loss of land
- Edwin + Morcar were allowed to keep their earldoms at a smaller scale.
- Anglo Saxon Lord Gospatric was made Earl of Northumbria
How many castles were built during Williams rule?
500
How were castles built to control strategic locations?
Castles were built in key areas to protect them from potential invasion.
eg. Scotland or wales
How were castles built to control rebellious locations?
Castles were purposely built in areas (the Midlands and the North) which had rebelled against William .
Castles were effective, ending Anglo Saxon rebellions in the North after 1071.
Used as a base for troops that could crush any rebellions.
How were castles built to symbolise Norman power?
- Motte = intimidation
- Castles built in town centres by knocking down existing buildings.
- Built on higher ground.
Who were castles used as housings for?
Norman Earls and the nobility e.g. Dover for Bishop Odo
Why was Wales a threat to King Edward?
Welsh princes constantly raided England
What were the 3 marcher earldoms?
Chester - Hughs
Shrewsbury – Earl Roger de Montgomery.
Hereford – Earl William Fitzosbern
( William right hand man)
How could the marcher earls control the size of their earldom?
They were allowed to build castles
How did the marcher earls have power over law?
The sheriffs worked for the earls.
