T he domesday book is the result of a record made at the time of william the conquerors survey of england in 1086. So, in the data you see what two schools found out about the pets owned by some of the children. Extension activities in history for more able students. One of the most important historical events of the medieval era is the domesday book. You will find cool games, videos, worksheets on many historical events that will help you understand those that continue reading home. History for kids welcome to history for kids the free online history network. She also talks about the ideas underpinning the renaissance. It had the king at the top with all of the control, and the. It did not include london, bristol, parts of wales. Key stage 3 contents discover the story behind it 2 resource images 4 how was it made. The book is also called as great survey for it covers the information in many parts of wales and england.
The example set by the conqueror was followed by his successors, and it is reasonable to suppose that the domesday inquest was the precedent and exemplar for those recurring special inquiries with which our history is punctuated to. Activities, discussions and background material for ks3. Domesday book is the oldest government record held in the national archives. Revise the key skills and information needed to complete gcse papers on norman england. Little domesday covering norfolk, suffolk, and essex, and great domesday covering much of the remainder of england except for lands in the north that later became westmorland, cumberland, northumberland, and the county palatine of durham and parts of wales bordering, and included. Domesday book encompasses two independent works in, originally, two physical volumes. Known as the domesday book, this survey contained all the details of the names of places, the number of people, goods, and animals, and the use and the owners of the land.
The feudal system and the domesday book bbc bitesize. They were handtyped on an ibm selectric typewriter, then photocopied for distribution. The domesday project millennium mathematics project. Featuring information and activities based on conquest, control and norman life, this revision guide can be used with the aqa and ocr exam boards. This short three minute video covers what the domesday book is. It was done for william i of england, aka william the conqueror. Domesday book, the original record or summary of william is survey of england. Exploring history resources for ks3 are designed to inspire. Pupils have to work collaboratively, in small time teams, and against the clock to find evidence to support each hypothesis before coming to their own conclusion. Domesday book sources for research in english genealogy. The feudal system and the domesday book ks3 history. Nice local history connection to the wider topic for york teachers re world war one. It was ordered by william the conqueror the winner of the.
What can the domesday book reveal about the norman conquest. The system of landholding as portrayed throughout the domesday book was based on a rigid social hierarchy called the feudal system, imposed in england by william the conqueror following his successful 1066 conquest. This clip will be relevant for teaching history in secondary schools in the uk. The original domesday book has survived over 900 years of english history and is currently housed in a specially made chest at the national archives in kew, london. Year 7 revision booklet 1 this sheet needs to be used with powerpoint presentation 4. Life after the medieval conquestbbc teachvideohistory. Great new enquiry lesson where pupils are given a clear introduction to the survey and then 4 conflicting explanations as to why it was carried out. But anglosaxon and medieval england can also be found in the magna carta and other treaties, charters, letters and financial records that all combine to give us a picture of government and life in the anglosaxon and medieval periods. The website is packed with articles, worksheets and even a quiz on each section. The collected records became known as the domesday books. Enquiry based on how did william conquer england 1066 to 1086. The domesday book is closely linked with william the conquerors attempt to dominate medieval england.
The feudal system was a way of organising society into different groups based on their roles. It had the king at the top with all of the control, and the peasants at the bottom doing all of the work. The domesday book is one of medieval englands greatest treasures. This will enable us to spend more time developing the knowledge and understanding of students who opt to go on to study history at this level. This site has been set up to enable visitors to discover the history of the domesday book, to give an insight into life at the time of its compilation, and provide information and. It is the starting point of recorded history for the majority of english villages and towns which are organized by county. By contemporaries the whole operation was known as the description of england, but the popular name domesday i.
It enables us to reconstruct the politics, government, society and economy of 11thcentury england with greater precision than is possible for almost any other premodern polity. Education sessions and resources the national archives. How many books make up the whole of the domesday survey. Stretch knowledge and develop comprehension skills through activities which encourage further research. New ks3 lesson why did william order the domesday survey. After the norman invasion and conquest of england in 1066, the domesday. Domesday book is a manuscript that collects the results of a large census carried out in england and in wales in 1086. William the conquerors domesday survey aimed to put every inch of his new kingdom on paper. In the second half of year 9, all students follow the first unit in the aqa gcse history course.
The domesday book the middle ages history for kids. It has 9 pages in it and two million latin words and it included 418 settlements. Facts about domesday book talk about a manuscript record created under the order of king william the conqueror. Includes a wide range of topics such as the domesday book, the battle of hastings and the battle of stamford bridge. Works towards a gcse style narrative question which is included with preparation lesson. Revise ks3 history revision podcast seneca learning.
She looks at the conditions which allowed the renaissance to occur, as well as the importance of the medici family. Above are two sets of data that were gathered by school children in 1986 for what was called the domesday project. Frequently asked questions the domesday book online. History lesson starters whether youre teaching ks3 ages 1114 or higher, starter activities are great tools for effective teaching. It will support students who are taking the aqa exam and the ocr exam. The domesday book reveals that one brighton landowner did exactly that.
Emma goes through the birth of the renaissance for your ks3 history tests. Domesday book is the most complete survey of a preindustrial society anywhere in the world. The domesday book was a survey designed to record everything that people owned in england. The doomsday book alternately known as domesday, or book of winchester is the record of the 1086 ce great survey of england.
Normanskeywords history gcse revision timetable exams 2019 gcserevisionguide2019normans howdowereviseforhistory normansknowledge organiserkey information on the normans norman england 1066c1100 knowledge organiser set howto answer questions guidenormans model answers normans anglosaxon and normans key words. Teachers notes include attainment levels, while 11 appendices supply additional source material. Ks3 year 7 history and geography st michaels history. This revision guide is great for revising the gcse history topic of norman england. The feudal system and the domesday book the feudal system was a way of organising society into different groups based on their roles. Domesday book 1086 the middle ages encompass one of the most exciting periods in english history. I am not trying to be encyclopaedic in coverage inevitably the balance of material reflects my own interests and the nature of the projects ive worked on. The boxes below are portals to the range of material on the site relating to ks3. Focus on making summary notes for one of the subject or topics you find hard to memorise. The domesday book is a great land survey from 1086, commissioned by william the. The domesday book is the record of the great survey of much of england, and parts of wales, completed in 1086, done for william i of england, or william the conqueror the domesday book also known as domesday, or book of winchester was a record of all taxable land in england, together with such information as would indicate its worth as the scribes went round england, they were protected. Ideal for preparing you for your ks3 history exams. Although hastings was the turning point of the conquest, it actually took william about six years to put down all saxon opposition. A summary of the feudal system and the domesday book the.
For these three counties the full, unabbreviated return sent in to winchester by the commissioners is preserved in volume ii little domesday, which, for some reason, was never. Key stage 3 focus on domesday the national archives. The middle ages 12th to 15th century the feudal system and the domesday book. Along with a string of castles throughout england, the domesday book was to give william huge. The investigation was carried out by order of william the conqueror. This twinkl resource explores several ks3 topics related to the domesday book. It was ordered by william the conqueror the winner of the recent battle of hastings so that william could determine how much money in taxes he could raise and to give william a better sense of the territory he had continue reading domesday book. About 250 people controlled all the land of england and all except two were norman. Peters college, oxford whose research on domesday book underpins the material and activities the two activities are. A pair of activities, suitable for both ks3 and gcse, created by ruth lingard and helen snelson who teach in york, together with professor stephen baxter of st.
This first english census, considered by some as the most remarkable administrative accomplishment of the middle ages, provides a record of english social. School history is a growing library of premium quality history worksheets, teaching resources and online history courses for use in the classroom. Doom means judgement so perhaps people felt they were being judged when they had to answer so many questions. Volume i great domesday contains the final summarized record of all the counties surveyed except essex, norfolk, and suffolk. We might even do eventsoutofahat so everyone in the. For local historians it can reveal the history of a local settlement and its. Ive had fun developing all this and i hope its as useful as ive found it enjoyable. In year 7, it was very dull having the same topics over and over again so. They then compete in who wants to be continue reading. By contemporaries the whole operation was known as the description of england, but the popular name domesdayi. One of the main aims of the investigation was to quantify the assets of each individual and the taxes on these assets imposed during the reign of edward the.
Taking just a few minutes at the start of each class, they grab and focus your students attention. This lesson could be used for history at key stage 3, within the development of church. We have teacherwritten quizzes to help you understand these intriguing subjects during your studies in years 7, 8 and 9. Powerpoint presentation on the domesday book as part of the way in which william the conqueror gained control of england after the battle of hastings. Learn and revise what the feudal system was and how society was broken up into it with bbc bitesize ks3 history. Ks3 history the norman conquest, domesday book, anglo saxon england, norman england fully resources lesson investigating the causes. The battle of hastings was a bloody, allday battle fought on october 14, 1066 between english and norman forces. Domesday book is thus our oldest public record and the true startingpoint of english administrative history. Ks3 history learning and teaching year 7, year 8 and year 9. The ks3 history syllabus contains fascinating things to learn about medieval castles, the black death, the cold war, the peasants revolt, the norman conquest and the slave trade.
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