Vocabulary & Concepts: The Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings
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This worksheet introduces key vocabulary and concepts related to Harold's death during the Battle of Hastings, encouraging students to explain, compare, and analyse historical ideas.
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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings
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Key Vocabulary and Concepts
**Vocabulary: **
1. Wounded:
'Harold was wounded during the battle, which eventually led to his death.' Provenance: Medieval chronicler's account, 1066.
2. Shield Wall:
'The shield wall was a formation used by Anglo-Saxons to defend against the Normans.' Provenance: Anglo-Saxon military manual, 11th century.
3. Feigned Retreat:
'The Normans used a feigned retreat to break the shield wall.' Provenance: Norman historian William of Poitiers, 1070s.
4. Legend:
'Some stories say Harold was shot in the eye with an arrow.' Provenance: Later legend, not confirmed by contemporary sources.
**Concepts: **
5. Significance of Harold's death:
'Harold's death marked the end of Anglo-Saxon resistance and the beginning of Norman rule.' Provenance: Modern historical interpretation.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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