Norman Control: Feudal System Timeline

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Norman Control: Feudal System Timeline

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Norman Control and the Feudal System

Source A: Excerpt from the Domesday Book (1086):

'William the Conqueror granted lands to his followers, establishing a system where loyalty was exchanged for land. This created a new social order based on loyalty and service.'

Provenance: The Domesday Book, compiled in 1086, commissioned by William I to assess landholdings.

1.
Outline the main idea of Source A regarding Norman land distribution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the Norman feudal system to the previous Anglo-Saxon system in terms of land ownership. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Events in the Development of Norman Control

Source B: Timeline of Key Events

  • 1066: Battle of Hastings - William defeats Harold II
  • 1066: William is crowned King of England
  • 1068: Harrying of the North to suppress rebellion
  • 1070-1087: Construction of castles across England
  • 1086: Domesday Book compiled

These events show how William established and consolidated Norman control over England.

1.
Explain the significance of the Battle of Hastings in establishing Norman control. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the construction of castles helped Norman control in England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Impact of Norman Control on Society

Source C: Excerpt from a Norman Chronicler

'The Norman lords imposed new laws and customs, replacing the old Saxon ways, and reshaped society into a strict hierarchy.'

Provenance: A chronicler writing in the late 11th century about Norman reforms.

1.
Explain how Norman reforms affected Anglo-Saxon society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the role of Norman lords and Anglo-Saxon nobles in society after 1066. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Question: Reflect on the main ways Norman control was established and maintained in England. Use the timeline and sources to support your answer.

1.
Write a short paragraph summarizing how Norman control was established and maintained after 1066. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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