Yorkshire Case Study Flashcards
What importance did Vale have to the south of England and Scotland?
It was the main transport corridor
Who led the English army in attacking the North?
Edgar and Waltheof
Why did King Malcolm give Edgar support?
He had just married his sister
Approximately how many people were killed during the harrying of the north?
100,000 l
Who had previously used York to control the North?
The Romans
What surrounded York?
Low lying, fertile agricultural lands which added to its prosperity and strategic importance
Which River flowed through the centre of the Vale of York and why was it important?
Ouse and it provided an essential system of water transport
Why was York important for someone who wanted to control Northumbria
It was the capital
What was the Hospital called in York?
St Leonard’s
What religious buildings were in York?
York Minster St Peter’s
St Mary’s Abbey
Holy Trinity Priory
Why did the castle in York have a good defensive position?
It was built by the River Ouse
What was built to allow the - Normans to have a clear view across York?
A castle and Clifford’s tower
What happened during the harrying of the north?
Much of the region was systematically plundered,the fields were sown with salt and people killed
How did Willia show his authority befor e leaving for Normandy?
He arrives at York minster wearing his crown.
What happens in 1080?
A rebellion is violently surprised by William’s brother Odo and William’s son Robert carries out a military campaign against the Scots
