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The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings was the decisive Norman victory in the Norman Conquest of England and took place at Senlac Hill, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
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What is the definetion of a fyrd?
A anglo-saxon milita who was partof army.You had to be gay to enter
What did William the conqurer do once he became king?
He built strong castles and brought French culture to England.
Also, he enforced taxes and laws through the domesday book. (A book which covers events happening in the country.)
What happened at the battle of stamford bridge between harald hardrada and Harold godwineson?
A battle. The Viking King believed he could enforce his claim to be King of England whereas Godwinson disagreed. The Viking lost. Still, that other ethnic Norseman, Guilliam the Bastard came only later in the year to enforce his claim and won.
Who was better equipped in the Battle of Hastings?
The Normans were the better equipped because they brought cavalry horses across the channel in their invasion fleet. The saxon English were fighting on foot and were still recovering from fighting other Vikings in Yorkshire and a 250 march south to meet William.
How did William the Conqueror solve problems in Dover?
William went straight to Dover and killed the soldiers in the castle he then left his own soldiers there in replacement
Why was the domesday book called the Winchester book?
Because it was at first kept secure in the royal treasury at Winchester. After the many Norman inspectors travelled around the country collecting the information they all gathered at Winchester, where the data was collated and written out by just one scribe. It made sense for the information to then be stored at Winchester.
Strangely, Winchester itself was, like London, not included in the survey.
Did William of Normandy have a strong army?
they were well trained and well skilled up and practised before the battle. William made sure he had the best army and no rubbish fighters
A timeline on the Battle of Hastings?
The Saxons decided that they would have the advantage by standing up at the top of a big hill. When the Normans were about to attack they didn't know what to do. They knew that if they could get them on even ground they could slaughter them all but with the Saxons advantage there was a very unlikely chance. So they questioned their commander what to do and fast! What they did was go up the hill and fight. The Normans didn't hesitate they charged up the hill and began to fight.
The Saxons started beating them, they were close to victory. then suddenly the Normans fled and ran down the hill. The Saxons thought to themselves lets finish them and ran after them. Although this was the Normans plan so they turned round and completely slaughtered everyone.
- Michael M. :D
Why was William of Normandy especially angry that Harold Godwinson had taken the throne of England?
William of Normandy was especially angry at Harold Godwinson because William was promised the throne by king Edward before dying but Harold got the throne
Who got a arrow in his eye in 1066?
It is said that Harold Godwinson the King of England was shot in the eye by and arrow and died , that is how the Normans won. This story comes from the Bayeux Tapestry.
Who were the nobles who fought in the battle of hastings?
William I and Harold II fought in the Battle of Hastings.
Did Thomas Becket want to die?
The people thought that Thomas Becket was a traitor because he didnt agree with the kings view of the church. so people thought he was a traitor because he used to be good friends with King Henry II and now they think he is being disloyal to him which they thought meant he was a traitor. Thomas Becket was not a traitor though.
What were the people on horses called in the Battle of Hastings?
Yes they did, warriors sometimes rode on horseback. William brought over many horses by boat for the use of his cavalry which were used at Hastings.
What was the name of the battle king Harold fought with Harald hadrada?
The Battle of Stanford Bridge.
Contributions of William the Conqueror?
William the conqueror was the king ofEngland for 21 years 1066-1087. He had many ways of controlling England for example the feudal system, the motte and bailey and terror.
The feudal system was when William the conqueror gave some of his land to the knight or lords and the knight or lords to the peasants to work for them.
William the conqueror had many castles because when the Saxons came to England to invade. The English would run up into the castle and stay there It was always on a very steep hill and people would throw down ladders so the villagers could climb up, then they would pull the ladder up so the Saxons couldn't get there until the main army came and defeated the enemy.For King William to pay for the mercenary army he hired to defend his kingdom; he needed a record of all financial and military resources available to him.He commissioned a survey of all the land and people in it, including even the farm animals. He wanted to know who owned what, how much it was worth and how much was owed to the King in tax, rents and military service.
William the conqueror used terror to make people listen to him. For example, he got his knight to kill people.
William was cruel man but a good king. He did have many ways to make the people of England listen to him. His is the most famous king.
What was Britain like in 1066?
hard!
It was cruel. every single person had to be a christian or you were sent to a different country x
how f******cruel!
If you lived then you must of had a crap life.frickin hell- it would of been- haha i didnt cross it out xhello the battle of hasting took place in 1066it was hard living in England because you had to be christian
Who was the invading army in 1066?
The warriors invading Northern England in 1066 were the Normans, lead by King Harold's brother, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada. They defeated the local forces, but Harold marched north and killed both, securing victory.
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What happened when Harold godwinson died?
William the Conqueror took control of England and was coronated in Westminster Abbey.
What weapons did William I use?
William Wallace used the claymore the war hammer the ball and chain the shield and dirk combo
Who was crowned king of England on Christmas day in 1066?
Harold Godwinson was crowned king on January 6, 1066.
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Why did people come to England before 1066?
people came to Britain because of resources, problems in their own country and better land for their farming and crops
