Castle Flashcards
(20 cards)
What did the keeper of the alms dish do
Distribution of money left by the rich to support poor people, collected leftovers after meals for the poor
One of William the conquerors Norman knights given lands in framlingham and Bungay
Roger bigod
Who stayed at Norwich during Christmas of 1121
Henry 1
Steward to Henry 1 1120
Hugh bigod
The castle was on a
Natural hill and by a river
It was replaced with what stone in
Caen limestone 1121
What would’ve been in the Bailey
Livestock weaponry and buildings
What was the castles job
To impress and show Norman supremacy , slight military purpose and a royal holding
What could happen at the castle
Held feasts and used for business
When did it start being used as a county gaol
1220
What happen in 1294
The castle lost its importance after Norwich walll was built and was mainly used as the county gaol
When did Edward 111 give ownership to Norwich
1345
What happened in 1345
Edward third give ownership of the castle to the people of Norwich
Who were the bigod family
Powerful in east anglia , Roger was a Norman night and became early or Norfolk and Hugh was ste are to Henry 1 in charge of military
Who took control of castle in the barons war
Roger bigod
1067
Houses demolished to make space for castle
1121
Henry spends Christmas
1174
Rebellion from Prince Henry where he captured the castle
1215-16
First barons war, Roger bigod takes control and ransoms hostages
1345
Ownership is given to Norwich
