Legacy Of Normans Flashcards
1
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What was the Normans legacy on castles?
A
Almost 2,000 castles are thought to have been built by the normans
2
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What was the Norman’s legacy on churches
A
Many of the oldest surviving church buildings were built by them
3
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What was the Norman’s legacy on language
A
Norman English replaced Gaelic
4
Q
What was the Norman’s legacy on surnames
A
Many surnames are of Norman origin e.g burgan, wogan, butler e.t.c
5
Q
What was Norman legacy on towns?
A
Most of towns in Ireland were founded by normans
6
Q
What was Norman legacy on law and order?
A
They reorganised a system of central and local government.
They introduced the parliament
