Across |
2. | The system of government used by William to rule England. It was a hierarchy with himself at the top. |
5. | The name of the claimant to the throne with the closest blood tie. (The Atheling) |
6. | The battle fought between Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardraada in 1066 |
7. | The type of castle built by the Normans - made of wood and quick to build. |
9. | The Duke who felt that Edward had promised him the throne |
11. | A saxon noble who rebelled against William in the fenland of East Anglia. William used a witch against him. |
12. | The type of viking soldier who killed 40 Saxons on the bridge at Stamford Bridge before being stabbed between the legs |
14. | A massive fine given to a whole village if a Norman was killed. |
18. | The census carried out by William to find out how much tax he could raise |
19. | The type of soldier that the Normans had on horseback |
20. | Harold Godwinson's brother who supported the vikings |
21. | The side which held the high ground at Hastings on Senlac Hill |
22. | The flag given to William by the pope to show that god was on his side |