Churches during Norman Times Flashcards
1
Q
what was a church like in the norman times
A
The Normans built larger stone churches, and constructed basilicas in major towns, like London, Durham and York, which could hold hundreds of people worshipping at one time
2
Q
what were churches needed for
A
Above all, Normanisation meant that the Church was used to strengthen Norman control over England. Norman bishops and archdeacons influenced the messages people received about their king, their new lords and how God had favoured the Normans. The Church was a major landholder in England (one quarter of all land).
