Northern resistance and William’s ‘Harrying of the North’ (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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Year Edwin & Morcar rebelled
Year Edwin & Morcar rebelled
1068
Why Edwin & Morcar rebelled in 1068
Why Edwin & Morcar rebelled in 1068
Realised they'd never regain their former influence & authority
What William built at Warwick to intimidate rebels
What William built at Warwick to intimidate rebels
A castle
Who Copsig worked for
Who Copsig worked for
Tostig
Year Gospatric made earl
Year Gospatric made earl
1068
Robert de Comines' role
Robert de Comines' role
Norman appointed as Earl of Northumbria
Date Robert de Comines killed
Date Robert de Comines killed
28 January 1069
Where Edgar Aethling sought refuge
Where Edgar Aethling sought refuge
Scotland
Who King Sweyn was
Who King Sweyn was
Danish king who sent fleet of ships to help rebels
What was the 'Harrying of the North'?
What was the 'Harrying of the North'?
William's brutal response killing populations & destroying land
Reported death toll in Harrying
Reported death toll in Harrying
100,000 people (disputed)
Domesday Book term for northern areas post-harrying
Domesday Book term for northern areas post-harrying
Waste
Wealth & population lost in northern England
Wealth & population lost in northern England
Over half
Why William depopulated the north
Why William depopulated the north
To control people & stop foreign invasions/rebellions
Impact of harrying on Northumbria threat
Impact of harrying on Northumbria threat
No longer a threat to William's rule