Anglo-Saxon resistance, 1069-71 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Period of most significant Anglo-Saxon resistance to William I
Period of most significant Anglo-Saxon resistance to William I
1069-71
Role of Edgar the Aethling in 1069 northern uprising
Role of Edgar the Aethling in 1069 northern uprising
Provided legitimacy to the rebellion
Leader of final Anglo-Saxon resistance at Ely (1070-71)
Leader of final Anglo-Saxon resistance at Ely (1070-71)
Hereward the Wake
Fate of Robert Cumin, Earl of Northumbria (Feb 1069)
Fate of Robert Cumin, Earl of Northumbria (Feb 1069)
Killed in uprising in York
Date of Anglo-Danish attack on York
Date of Anglo-Danish attack on York
21 September 1069
Norman casualties at York (Sept 1069)
Norman casualties at York (Sept 1069)
3,000 soldiers
Leader who sent invasion fleet to England (Sept 1069)
Leader who sent invasion fleet to England (Sept 1069)
Sweyn of Denmark
William's strategy to end Danish alliance
William's strategy to end Danish alliance
Paid Danes to leave England
What was the Harrying of the North?
What was the Harrying of the North?
Brutal campaign of destruction across northern England
Location of final Anglo-Saxon rebellion (1070-71)
Location of final Anglo-Saxon rebellion (1070-71)
Ely (marshlands of East Anglia)
Abbey raided by Hereward the Wake in 1070
Abbey raided by Hereward the Wake in 1070
Peterborough Abbey
Fate of Morcar, former Earl of Northumbria
Fate of Morcar, former Earl of Northumbria
Captured by Normans at Ely
William's decision after defeating 1069-71 rebellions
William's decision after defeating 1069-71 rebellions
Replace Anglo-Saxon aristocracy with Normans completely
Tactical advantage of Ely marshlands for rebels
Tactical advantage of Ely marshlands for rebels
Norman cavalry struggled in difficult terrain
Other regions with rebellions alongside northern uprising
Other regions with rebellions alongside northern uprising
Devon, Shrewsbury, and Chester