The Normans started building castles straight away after winning The Battle of Hastings, starting with one at Hastings itself. Then others sprang up such as the one at Tonbridge in Kent. These early castles were wooden structures perched on top of an artificial mound called a motte and surrounded by a ditch filled with water and a rampart enclosing a courtyard or bailey. Later castles, made of stone, were built all over England, but especially in the Welsh border country where the local population were troublesome. Here were built the massive Chepstow, Pembroke, Caerphilly, Cardiff and Kidwelly castles - all still standing today.
Immigration : the gentler term for invasion?
Normans
The Normans, led by William the Conqueror, invaded England in 1066, resulting in significant political and social changes. They established feudalism, redistributing land to Norman lords and altering the Anglo-Saxon aristocracy. The introduction of the Norman language influenced the English language, contributing to its evolution. Additionally, the Normans built iconic structures like castles and cathedrals, shaping the architectural landscape of England.
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In the domesday book
One leader's of the Normans was Rolo
King Harold was the king before the Normans invaded, before Harold was Edward The Confessor.
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They conquered England
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