William the Conqueror and the Bayeux Tapestry

Illustration of a section of the Bayeux Tapestry depicts the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The 11th-century embroidered tapestry measures over 230 feet in length and recounts the Norman conquest of England.

William the Conqueror 1027-1087 From Normandy,

France Conquered England

in 1066 Commissioned the

Domesday Book: land survey that also reveals the social hierarchy at the time

The Domesday Book was commissioned by William the Conqueror to uncover the economic and martial resources of England. The survey that resulted in the book began in 1086 A.D. The Domesday book provides valuable insight into the world of 11th-century England.

Romanesque Architecture

A Norman fireplace at the Tower of London

-It is one of the earliest wall fireplaces to be found in England.

…

The fire extinguisher is original, too.

Tower of London: The White Tower

Tower of London

Clifford’s Tower, located in York, England

Clifford’s Tower: Layout

Nottingham Castle

After William the Conqueror… Henry I (Reign: 1100-1135)

Youngest son of W the C Issued a doctrine called the

Coronation Charter: made the office of king answerable to certain laws regarding the treatment of the barons and clergy

The first known financial records of England, date from his reign as does the first Exchequer, the financial agency of the English government.

Henry II (Henry I’s grandson) Reign: 1154-1189 Reforms to weaken feudal law and strengthen the

throne. Replaced incompetent and corrupt sheriffs and

revitalized the Exchequer, enforcing fiscal responsibility and effective tax collection.

In 1166: Assize of Clarendon: judicial reforms such as: Replacing feudal and county courts with royal courts Jury trials Revising and strengthening basic criminal and land law.

Under the reign of Henry, the first legal textbook would be written, formally codifying the basis for English law.

Friends with Thomas a’Beckett…until his knights killed him…

Thomas a’ Becket

Canterbury Cathedral

Westminster Abbey, London

Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, England

York Minster, York, England

Medieval Universities

12th century saw a revival of classical learning

Reintroduction of the study of Roman law Degrees in law, theology (religion),

medicine, liberal arts

Map of Medieval Universities

Oxford University, Oxford, England

Resources

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"Battle of Hastings." Image. Getty Images. World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 26 Jan. 2011.

"Domesday Book." Image. Michael Freeman/CORBIS. World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 26 Jan. 2011.

"Henry I." Image. Corel Corporation. World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 26 Jan. 2011.

"Henry I." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 26 Jan. 2011.

"Henry II." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 26 Jan. 2011.

"Medieval Centers of Education in Europe." Map. World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 26 Jan. 2011.

"King Henry II, Chronicle of England." Image. HIP/Art Resource. World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 26 Jan. 2011.

"William the Conqueror." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 26 Jan. 2011.