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For more than a century after the Battle of Hastings, all substantial stone buildings in England were built in the Norman style, which was superseded from the later 12th century by a new style – the Gothic.
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A full list of the main written, visual and material sources of information for the history of Rochester Castle
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Scroll down to find out more about the answers you gave in our 1066 quiz
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Introduction to Medieval England
In our telling of the story of England, the medieval period is the time between William the Conqueror's victory at Hastings in 1066 and Richard III's defeat at Bosworth in 1485.
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Born into Navarrese nobility, Joan of Navarre became Queen of England after marrying Henry IV of England in 1402. She was imprisoned at Pevensey Castle in 1419 by her stepson, King Henry V.
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From a captive queen to the father of the NHS, and from a medieval hermit to a reggae superstar, discover the stories of the people who shaped our country's past.
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2024 March: World Heritage SitesQuiz
Test your knowledge of the World Heritage Sites in our care with this quiz.
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The Middle Ages (1066–1485) mark the development of England following the Norman Conquest. Read advice from our education experts and historians on how to introduce this broad and varied time period. Discover historical information to help ground your understanding and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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Our collection relating to Battle Abbey tells the story of the Battle of Hastings, the Norman Conquest, and a medieval monastic community. Use these objects at home or in the classroom to inspire cross-curricular learning and further your research.
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Battle Abbey Collection Highlights
Battle Abbey's collection holds some intriguing objects that help tell its 900-year story and shed light on the daily life of the medieval monks.