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What are the differences between a Saxon village and a Norman village?
The main difference was that the Saxon army fought on foot, whilst the Normans used cavalry aswell as infantry. The Normans also appear to have used archers independently as a separate unit, the Saxons uses archers but these were mixed in with the rest of the army. The Saxons preferred weapon was the double edged axeand relied on round shields (bucklers) whilst the Normans used longer (kite) shields.
The Normans conquered Anglo-Saxon England in the year?
1066
Who ended Anglo-Saxon rule?
The conquest of England by the Normans under William the Conqueror in 1066 AD ended Anglo-Saxon rule in England.
Did boys have education in Anglo Saxon times?
No. The Normans thought education would be wasted on ordinary yokels.
Why was the Battle of Hastings the turning point in history?
Yes, because William was now King he made things very tough on the English.
How did the Saxons react when the normans began retreating at midday?
at midday how did saxon react when normans began retreating
What are the differences between a Saxon village and a Norman village?
The main difference was that the Saxon army fought on foot, whilst the Normans used cavalry aswell as infantry. The Normans also appear to have used archers independently as a separate unit, the Saxons uses archers but these were mixed in with the rest of the army. The Saxons preferred weapon was the double edged axeand relied on round shields (bucklers) whilst the Normans used longer (kite) shields.
The Normans conquered Anglo-Saxon England in the year?
1066
Who ended Anglo-Saxon rule?
The conquest of England by the Normans under William the Conqueror in 1066 AD ended Anglo-Saxon rule in England.
What did the normas do to win the battle?
well the normans won by tricking the saxons army ( haralds army ) by pretending to run away then as the saxon followed from behind the normans caught up with them and then the normans stabbed the saxons by sh**een
Did boys have education in Anglo Saxon times?
No. The Normans thought education would be wasted on ordinary yokels.
What did the Normans do after they invaded briton?
They beat the Anglo-Saxon army at Hastings in 1066 and William, Duke of Normandy was proclaimed King. The Normans built many churches and castles and were responsible for the Domesday Book of 1086 which listed all the towns, villages, hamlets and farms which were in existence at that time. The book is still in existence and is a great insight for historians as to the way things were in England nearly 1000 years ago.
Why was the Battle of Hastings the turning point in history?
Yes, because William was now King he made things very tough on the English.
What did the English think of the Normans?
English were a result of Norman and Anglo-Saxon mixing, therefore they thought they were awesome. Frisian Jew aswell.
In what ways did the invasion of William and the Normans bring England back in line with the rest of the European nations?
William fused continental practices with native custom. By disenfranchising Anglo-Saxon landowners, he instituted a brand of feudalism in England that strengthened the monarchy. Villages and manors were given a large degree of autonomy in local affairs in return for military service and monetary payments.
Who was the last Saxon to hold out against the Normans?
The last Saxon to hold out against the Normans was Hereward the Wake. He led a rebellion against William the Conqueror in the early 1070s, primarily based in the Fens of eastern England. Hereward's resistance became legendary, symbolizing the struggle against Norman rule, but ultimately, he was defeated, and resistance diminished thereafter. His efforts are often romanticized in English folklore and literature.
How big was the Norman army?
Saxon army was 5,000-7,000 and the Normans 10,000+
