William I in Power: Securing the Kingdom · 1066 – 1087
The Harrying of the North
The brutal suppression of the 1069 rebellions and its long-term impact.
Key Questions
- 1Why did William decide to "harry" the North of England?
- 2What were the short-term and long-term consequences of the Harrying?
- 3Can William's actions be described as a scorched-earth policy?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: History - Anglo-Saxon and Norman EnglandGCSE: History - Norman England
Year: Year 10
Subject: History
Unit: William I in Power: Securing the Kingdom
Period: 1066 – 1087
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