Norman Feudal System

Norman Feudal System

The Feudal System was a form of hierarchy that divided up the country. It set out how land was distributed but overall the King owned all the lang. King William the Conqueror was not popular among the Anglo-Saxons – he invaded and conquered their country. He needed to have full control and power and setting up his own feudal system was one way of doing this.

People below the king, like knights, provided military service, meaning William always had…