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.