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What was a primary purpose of the castles built by the Normans in England?
What was a primary purpose of the castles built by the Normans in England?
What was the first step in constructing a burh?
What was the first step in constructing a burh?
How did fortified towns, or burhs, compare to other towns in terms of structure?
How did fortified towns, or burhs, compare to other towns in terms of structure?
What enabled the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to deal with the threat from Viking invasions?
What enabled the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to deal with the threat from Viking invasions?
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Which characteristic is true about the burhs built by the Anglo-Saxons?
Which characteristic is true about the burhs built by the Anglo-Saxons?
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Study Notes
Norman Conquest and Castles
- Norman forces used a network of castles to control England.
- Castles allowed a small invading force to exert power over a large country.
- Anglo-Saxon kingdoms faced Viking threats, leading to fortified towns (burhs).
- Burhs were effectively defended settlements.
- Burhs involved trench digging and wall construction (wood or stone).
- Burhs were similar to other towns, but had controlled entry and exit points.
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Test your knowledge on the Norman Conquest and the strategic use of castles in England. Learn about the relationship between castles and the fortified settlements known as burhs. Explore the defensive strategies employed by the Anglo-Saxons against Viking threats and the architectural features that defined these important structures.
