Northern resistance and William’s ‘Harrying of the North’ (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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Year Edwin & Morcar rebelled
Year Edwin & Morcar rebelled
1068
Why Edwin & Morcar rebelled
Why Edwin & Morcar rebelled
Realized they'd never regain their former influence & authority
Copsig's previous work connection
Copsig's previous work connection
Worked for Tostig
Year Gospatric made earl
Year Gospatric made earl
1068
How Gospatric became earl
How Gospatric became earl
Offered money to William
Robert de Comines' role
Robert de Comines' role
Norman appointed as Earl of Northumbria
Date of Durham rebel attack
Date of Durham rebel attack
28 January 1069
Edgar Aethling's refuge location
Edgar Aethling's refuge location
Scotland
Danish king who helped Edgar
Danish king who helped Edgar
King Sweyn
Harrying of the North definition
Harrying of the North definition
Systematic destruction - killing people, burning villages, destroying crops & animals
Reported deaths in Harrying
Reported deaths in Harrying
100,000 people
Domesday Book term for harried areas
Domesday Book term for harried areas
Waste
Why William depopulated the north
Why William depopulated the north
Foreign invasion threats & rebellions across country
Wealth & population lost in north
Wealth & population lost in north
Over half
Impact on Northumbria's threat
Impact on Northumbria's threat
No longer a threat to William's rule