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England under the Danes and the Norman conquest 1000s

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The Normans. The Normans came to govern England following one of the most famous battles in English history: the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

The Normans

Four Norman kings presided over a period of great change and development for the country. The Domesday Book, a great record of English land-holding, was published; the forests were extended; the Exchequer was founded; and a start was made on the Tower of London. In religious affairs, the Gregorian reform movement gathered pace and forced concessions, while the machinery of government developed to support the country while Henry was fighting abroad. The Stormin' Normans (Horrible Histories): Amazon.co.uk: Terry Deary: Books. Invasion of England, 1066. Invasion of England, 1066 The Battle of Hastings King Edward of England (called "The Confessor" because of his construction of Westminster Abbey) died on January 5, 1066, after a reign of 23 years.

Invasion of England, 1066

Leaving no heirs, Edward's passing ignited a three-way rivalry for the crown that culminated in the Battle of Hastings and the destruction of the Anglo-Saxon rule of England. History - British History in depth: 1066. Horrible Histories Norman Family Tree Song. The Image of Aristocracy: In Britain, 1000-1300 - David Crouch. Monastic and Religious Orders in Britain, 1000-1300 - Janet Burton.