Norman Conquest: Norman Background
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- Norman Conquest: Norman Background
- The Feudal System.
- In the feudal system land was given in return for loyalty.
- People such as knights would swear allegiance to the king
- land was then granted to them in return for using their armies in battle.
- the king did have his own army which he would use when necessary.
- Normandy
- Normandy was fairly strong and had a successful base.
- Normandy had stone churches and fine monasteries, contrasting England's wooden ones.
- they secured their land by conquest and marriage alliances.
- they used brutal force against rebellions
- trusted men were chosen as local lords .
- Normandy was a settled area, it was wealthy, had a firm government, efficient taxation and strong trading links.
- Normandy was fairly strong and had a successful base.
- Knights
- Norman knights were very well educated.
- armour, weapons and full time soldiers were given to local supporters of the king.
- with chainmail, swords and shields, norman soldiers were very advanced compared to english soldiers.
- Norman Knights were also able to master the art of horseback riding, this provided strength and force in battles.
- Knights fought on horseback, but would lean out whilst still sat on the saddle to attack.
- castles
- Normans were well known for their defensive use of castles, particularly motte and bailey.
- Motte and Bailey castles kept knights safe, providing a place for dominating an area.
- ringwork castles are very similar in this respect, but the entrance was a big weakness.
- castles could be built quickly, knights could set locals to construct a basic fortress in a few days. larger fortresses would take months.
- Normans were well known for their defensive use of castles, particularly motte and bailey.
- The Feudal System.
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