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GCSE History · key term
A fortified residence housing a lord, his household and armed followers, which also provided a base for controlling the surrounding area.
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A fortified residence and military base where soldiers could defend themselves and control the surrounding area.
Revise: Establishing ControlThe earls gained valuable positions, while William gained trusted commanders who could defend the border and extend Norman control. Their castles could also become bases for attacks into Wales, so their role went beyond defence alone.
Paper 1
Link the Marcher earls’ privileges to their purpose: permission to build castles without royal approval allowed a quicker response to border threats.
When explaining castles’ importance, distinguish protection for Norman soldiers from intimidation of the local population.
Distinguish a burh, which protected a town and its people, from a castle, which housed and defended a lord and his armed followers.
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What changed with the conquest was the widespread use of castles as fortified homes and bases for the ruling elite.
A fortified stronghold providing a secure base for a lord, his household and soldiers.