Normans : Harrying of the North - Methods Flashcards
Why did William raid the North ?
To crush opposition
When did William siege Exeter ?
1067
How long did the siege on Exeter last ?
18 days
Where were two castles built in the North ?
York and Pickering
What fine was introduced to stop murder of Normans ?
Murdrum fines
What was a murdrum fine ?
A fine given to a community to stop crime
When was the harrying of the north ?
1069 - 70
How many died in the harrying ?
100,000
Why did William want to move people south ?
More control
How many houses were empty in York by 1086 ?
2/3
What was built to attract Norman tenants to the North ?
Royal fish ponds, markets, stone houses
What two streets that had markets on them ?
Coney street , Castle gate
Why were royal forests created ?
To lure Normans North and give castellans jobs
What churches did William have built ?
St.Helens , St.Giles , St.Mary Magdelens
What position was made powerful ?
Arch bishop of York
