LibGuides: Middle Ages: Battle of Hastings

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The Domesday Book

BBC Domesday Book in detail
The Domesday Book - compiled in 1085-6 - is one of the few historical records whose name is familiar to most people in Britain. It is the earliest public record, the foundation document of the national archives and a legal document that is still valid as evidence of title to land.
Domesday Book: The most important document in English history?
Why was Domesday Book made? What does it say about the impact of the Normans on England? And what more can we learn from it?

Opinion

The truth of Anglo-Saxon king: revelation that could CHANGE history
A new search for the Anglo-Saxon king's remains could prove to be one in the eye for our accepted view of history.
‘Harold survived 1066 and became a hermit’ Amateur historian 'finds' Saxon king's remains
AN AMATEUR historian is convinced he has found the lost remains of King Harold and wants to open a forgotten grave to prove his theory.

How did the Normans shape and change England?

This excellent short video tells of all the changes to Medieval English society once the Normans invaded England in 1066 when William the Conqueror, from France, took control.

The Battle of Hastings

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Focus Questions

What were the key causes of your event?
What were the key stages/moments and locations in your event?
How, when and where did it happen?
What were the impacts of your event on medieval society (both short-term and long-term) i.e. how did your event change the structure or ideas of society.
In your opinion was the impact of this event largely positive, negative or both?
Explain with reference to at least two different historians’ opinions.

Impact on Society

1066 and the Norman Conquest
In the years that followed, the Normans had a profound impact on the country they had conquered. Discover more here about the Battle of Hastings itself and its consequences.
The Battle of Hastings - 1066
Extensive site covering the following areas:
The Battle of Hastings -1066
Battle of Hastings Timeline
Biographies of the Battle of Hastings Leaders
Events preceding the Battle of Hastings
Preparation for the Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings 1066 Sitemap
Why Did the Battle of Hastings Result in Such Significant Changes for English Society?
This short article discusses changes and impacts to the society such as architecture and the destruction of the elite.
It also contains some podcasts to listen to.
What happened at the Battle of Hastings
Short, simple and easy to understand piece which also states some of the impacts of this important battle.

Middle Ages: Battle of Hastings

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