Key Topic Term Week Number Indicative Content Extended Content Resources 2-3 Opposition and Control; reasons for opposition and extent of threats: the issue of Normandy and desire for unity nature of Anglo-Norman priorities and support for Robert Curthose Edgar Atheling the Northumbrian campaigns (1092 and 1094) rebellion in 1095 and Robert de Mowbray aims, needs and methods of securing or extending the frontiers: Scotland and Wales continuity and change in methods of control: increase and development of castles completion of the Tower of London development of scutage and use of mercenaries conciliation, leniency, privileges, ruthlessness marriage, fealty and diplomacy William’s relationship with Robert and the issue of Normandy: insurrection at Rouen (1090) siege at Courcy (1091) role of Odo of Bayeaux and Henry Robert’s departure on crusade OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England 871-1107, Holland & Fellows Ruling England 1042-1217, Huscroft Medieval England 1042-1228, Purser
death of Lanfranc and role of Richard of York the appointment of and relationship with Anselm as Archbishop of Canterbury (1093) relations with Urban II and the Council of Rockingham (1095) 6 Development of the Church in England. impact of Anselm’s departure to Rome continental influence, Gothic architecture and cathedral-building the spread of monasticism, including the Augustinians role and influence of Rufus and the English Church in Wales and Scotland extent to which the Church had been reformed OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England 871-1107, Holland & Fellows Ruling England 1042-1217, Huscroft Medieval England 1042-1228, Purser The death of William II ‘Rufus’ and the succession of Henry 1107 7 The demise of William ‘Rufus’ William’s return to England in 1099 negotiations with Duke William IX of Aquitaine Robert’s return from crusade circumstances of William’s death in the New Forest nature of issues of succession and Henry’s relations with Robert Curthose: previous quarrels between William I’ s sons at L’Aigle in 1077 actions of Robert and support from Philip of France pawning of Normandy to William II in 1096 Henry I as the beneficiary of William’s OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England 871-1107, Holland & Fellows Ruling England 1042-1217, Huscroft Medieval England 1042-1228, Purser
death and consecration at Westminster 8 Henry I: securing the throne (1100-1101) Henry’s coronation charter, concessions and grants of favour reorganisation of defences Henry’s marriage to Edith and adoption of the name Mathilda imprisonment of Ranulf Flambard, his escape from the Tower and flight to Normandy nature, extent and effect of the crisis of 1101: reasons for support for either Robert or Henry Robert’s invasion and landing at Portsmouth role of individuals and groups such as Robert of Belleme, Robert of Meulan, Arnulf of Pembroke, the court circle and the English Church Treaty of Alton, negotiation and pension payment to Robert OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England 871-1107, Holland & Fellows Ruling England 1042-1217, Huscroft Medieval England 1042-1228, Purser 9 Henry I’s consolidation of power to 1107 reasons for the reinstatement of Flambard and significance of his role relations with Anselm significance of the marriage of Count Eustace of Boulogne extent to which Henry achieved his aims: the House of Montgomery the issue of Normandy the investiture dispute OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England 871-1107, Holland & Fellows Ruling England 1042-1217, Huscroft Medieval England 1042-1228, Purser
stability in England significance and impact of the Battle of Tinchebray (1106): surrender of Falaise imprisonment of Robert at Devizes William Clito extent to which Henry’s position was secure by 1107 10 Optional Revision Y102: 1035–1087 Key Topic Term Week Number Indicative Content Extended Content Resources Anglo-Saxon England 1035–1066 11 Condition of England by 1035 impact of Cnut’s death and the extent of Viking influence on society Anglo-Saxon heritage and the legacy of Aethelred the ‘Unready’ : nature of the four kingdoms of East Anglia, Mercia, Northumberland and Wessex social groups: slaves, ceorls, thegns and earls the role of Godwin, Leofric and Siward religious belief , the condition of the Church and the significance of Cnut’s burial at Winchester OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England Holland & Fellows The Feudal Kingdom of England 1042-1216, Barlow Anglo-Norman England 1066-1166, Chibnall The English and the Norman Conquest , Williams
the issue of succession in England Edward’s policy and approach visit of William of Normandy 1051-2 the claim of Harald Hardrada Harold Godwinsson’s claim and Edward’s death comparative strength of the claims attitude of the Anglo-Saxon nobility and role of the witangemot in Harold’s 13 The role and significance of Edward Edward’s upbringing, education and exile in Normandy personal beliefs, character and religious piety dynastic links, the Godwins and marriage to Edith personal connections and relations with Normandy: previous support of Duke Robert, communication with William ‘the Bastard’ methods in dealing with the problems he faced and leadership qualities his effectiveness as monarch: strength and diplomacy versus weakness and indecision personal involvement in the development of the Church royal patronage and the rebuilding of Westminster Abbey OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England Holland & Fellows The Feudal Kingdom of England 1042-1216, Barlow Anglo-Norman England 1066-1166, Chibnall The English and the Norman Conquest , Williams 13-14 Nature and impact of Anglo-Saxon rule on religion, society and economy social groups and the three ‘orders’: those who fight, pray or work effect of local government, taxation and law on: nature of crime and methods of punishment similarities and differences between OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England Holland & Fellows The Feudal Kingdom of England 1042-1216, Barlow Anglo-Norman England 1066-1166, Chibnall
positioning at the mouth of the Somme Hardrada’s invasion: reputation and experience in Scandinavia, Russia and Byzantium support of Tostig advance up the Humber and attacks on York, Scarborough, Cleveland and Holderness English reactions: reasons for Harold’s disbanding of the army and nature of the Anglo-Saxon fyrd comparative seriousness of the Viking and Norman threats recall of the southern army and forced march Battle at Fulford Gate and the role of Edwin and Morcar the course and outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge the timing and nature of the Norman landings at Pevensey and Harold’s response Norman Conquest , Williams 15 The course and outcome of the Battle of Hastings comparative strength and skill of the opposing armies: the English fyrd, thegns, housecarls, weaponry Norman knights, cavalry, archers location and positioning of armies, preparation and timing of the battle reasons for William’s victory: leadership skills, strategy, tactics, resources, logistics, chance OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England Holland & Fellows The Feudal Kingdom of England 1042-1216, Barlow Anglo-Norman England 1066-1166, Chibnall The English and the Norman Conquest ,
security the importance of specific locations such as London, Durham, York, Dover, Rochester, Exeter, Shrewsbury, Chepstow impact of rebellions on William’s policy towards the earls extent to which William used diplomacy and conciliation or brutality and violence extent to which security was only truly achieved after 1075 18 Nature and extent of challenges to William significance and impact of William’s departure to Normandy in 1067 reasons for rebellion and opposition, the nature of the threat to power and the effectiveness of William’s actions in relation to events such as: Edric ‘the Wild’ and the Welsh revolt (1067) siege of Exeter (1067) and submission of Bristol and Gloucester Edwin and Morcar (1068) the North (1069–1070) Swein Estrithson Hereward the Wake the Harrying of the North rebellion of Norman earls led by Ralph OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England Holland & Fellows The Feudal Kingdom of England 1042-1216, Barlow Anglo-Norman England 1066-1166, Chibnall The English and the Norman Conquest , Williams
20 The role of earls, barons and knights the fate of Anglo-Saxon earls role and attitudes of Norman barons, knights and castellans: first and second generation, primogeniture marriage, loyalty and feudal obligations development of the Anglo-Norman élite nature and development of ‘manorial land’ (demesne), baronial households, eigniorial rights, power and influence role of individuals and families such as William de Warenne, William fitzOsbern, Roger Bigod, Hugh d’Ivry, Roger de Montgomery, William de Briouze, Hugh de Montfort OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England Holland & Fellows The Feudal Kingdom of England 1042-1216, Barlow Anglo-Norman England 1066-1166, Chibnall The English and the Norman Conquest , Williams 21 The role of the Church relations between the crown, nobility and the Church: the appointment of archbishops , bishops, abbots and priors effect of overlapping religious titles and earldoms on noble relations, feudal ties and administration patronage of monasteries, religious houses and churches: foundations, endowments, feudal dues cathedral-building and development: significance of Durham, York, Canterbury, Winchester, Exeter, Westminster canon law, ecclesiastical courts and synods monastic libraries, scribes and the preservation of records: OCR A Level History: Early Medieval England Holland & Fellows The Feudal Kingdom of England 1042-1216, Barlow Anglo-Norman England 1066-1166, Chibnall The English and the Norman Conquest , Williams