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The Norman Conquest 1065-1087.

Example Key Words

Fief

An area of land held in return for providing service to the King

Fyrd

Part time army

Monastery

A place where monks live and workship

Succession

Who should be the next monarch

Thrall

A slave

Witan

Powerful lords and bishops who advise the King

Fundamental British values

Is the Witan the beginnings of a democratic system?

Cultural Capital

A study of how British language, laws and culture is influenced by the Conquest.

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