Norman Conquest and Anglo-Saxon Fortifications

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What was the primary purpose of the castles built by the Normans in England?

To serve as royal residences
To host tournaments and events
To facilitate trade
To impose authority and secure power (correct)

The burhs were very sophisticated towns that had advanced defensive features.

False (B)

What were the large fortresses used by the Normans in England called?

castles

A burh is a fortified town that was built to protect against __________.

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Match the following features with their descriptions:

<p>Trench = A deep excavation around the town Walls = Constructed of wood or stone for defense Gates = Controlled access in and out of the town Burhs = Fortified towns effective against invasions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Norman Castles

Large, fortified structures used by the Normans to establish control over England.

Burhs

A type of fortification used by the Anglo-Saxons to protect their towns from Viking attacks.

Fortification

The act of making a place strong and protected against attack.

Trench

A deep ditch dug around a town or castle to make access difficult.

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Gates

Large gates that controlled access into and out of fortified towns.

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Study Notes

Norman Conquest of England: Castles

Norman invaders used castles to assert control over England.
Castles were strategically placed to enforce Norman authority throughout the country.
A small Norman force used castles to control a large population.
Castles were crucial in the Norman conquest.

Anglo-Saxon Defenses

Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were threatened by Viking invasions.
Towns were fortified to defend against these attacks.
These fortifications were called burhs.
Burhs were rudimentary but effective.

Burh Construction

Burhs were created by digging a deep trench.
A wall (often of wood or stone) was built around the trench.
The inside of the burh was similar to other towns, apart from the key controlled entrances.
Controlled entrances were located at the burh's gates.