Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
30 eLearning modules · CPD Certified · SCORM
Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c.1060–88 saw major political and social upheaval. In 1066, Edward the Confessor died without an heir, triggering a succession crisis. Harold Godwinson became king but faced invasions from Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy. After defeating Hardrada at Stamford Bridge, Harold was killed at the Battle of Hastings by William, who became King of England. The Normans replaced Anglo-Saxon elites, built castles to control land, and introduced feudalism. Resistance, especially in the north, led to harsh responses like the Harrying of the North. Norman rule brought lasting changes to English society, government, and land ownership.
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What this lesson contains
The King and the Earls
Anglo-Saxon Local Government and Law
The economy and social system
The Power of the Godwins
Edward the Confessor
The Rival Claimants for the ThronePreview not available
Gate Fulford and Stamford BridgePreview not available
The Battle of HastingsPreview not available
William’s VictoryPreview not available
Establishing ControlPreview not available
CastlesPreview not available
Anglo-Saxon Resistance, 1068Preview not available
Anglo-Saxon Resistance, 1069–71Preview not available
The Harrying of the NorthPreview not available
Landownership, 1066–87Preview not available
Maintaining Royal PowerPreview not available
The Revolt of the EarlsPreview not available
Features and Effects of the RevoltPreview not available
The Feudal Hierarchy in Norman EnglandPreview not available
The Nature of FeudalismPreview not available
The Church in EnglandPreview not available
Changes to SocietyPreview not available
Changes to GovernmentPreview not available
The Sheriff and the Royal ForestPreview not available
The Domesday Book: England's Great SurveyPreview not available
The Norman AristocracyPreview not available
Bishop Odo of Bayeux: Power, Rebellion, and DownfallPreview not available
William I and His Sons: A Study in PowerPreview not available
Robert Curthose: Son of William the ConquerorPreview not available
The Defeat of Robert and OdoPreview not available