The children can survey their classmates with a modern twist. Complete a worksheet labelling the different levels of the feudal system. After the battle of hastings the normans, led by william the conqueror and his army now marched on dover where he remained for a week. But perhaps we are better off describing the benefits of studying history in ks3, and at any stage of education. The history of most english villages begins with domesday book, as does the continuous history of the english countryside, of the landowning classes and of the peasantry. For 99 per cent of the 15,000 places named there, domesday provides the first recorded description of their human and natural resources. Jan 24, 2018 bbc ks3 bitesize history the feudal system and the domesday book. These pages can be accessed from the links in the bar above as you move around them. The domesday book was a survey designed to record everything that people owned in england. 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. Search the domesday book database online to find the description of a local town or village. 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. A summary of the feudal system and the domesday book the. 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.
The national archives is the home of domesday book, the oldest surviving public record. Ks3 history learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers organised by topic. May 21, 2016 this short three minute video covers what the domesday book is. So, in the data you see what two schools found out about the pets owned by some of the children. Peters college, oxford whose research on domesday book underpins the material and. Key stage 3 focus on domesday the national archives. We have teacherwritten quizzes to help you understand these intriguing subjects during your studies in years 7, 8 and 9. They then compete in who wants to be continue reading. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. Mar 28, 2015 lesson aimed at y7 looking at the domesday book.
The book is also called as great survey for it covers the information in many parts of wales and england. The purpose of the book was to count the land, livestock and worth of each landholder. Commissioned by william the conqueror in the year 1085 and finished in 1086, the book is a superb example of thorough and speedy administration, unequaled by any other project undertaken during the middle ages. The domesday book is a manuscript that collects the results of a large census carried out in england and in wales in 1086. The feudal system was a way of organising society into different groups based on their roles. The kings men took eight months to carry out these orders and all the information was written down in two big books, which still exist. Contents explore records for towns and villages from the domesday book. Rather than being owned, as is the case nowadays, land was held from a member of society higher up the social tree. 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. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. 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.
About 250 people controlled all the land of england and all except two were norman. This first english census, considered by some as the most remarkable administrative accomplishment of the middle ages, provides a record of english social. Facts about domesday book talk about a manuscript record created under the order of king william the conqueror. The information collected during the survey was written up in a fair copy, later known as domesday book, which in fact comprises two volumes. We cover every level of learning primary, secondary and tertiary, and are. Key stage 3 contents discover the story behind it 2 resource images 4 how was it made.
In the accounting history literature, godfrey and hooper 1996 have convincingly argued that aspects of domesday book, the results of a survey commissioned by william the conqueror, illustrate the concepts of accountability, decisionmaking and control. Teachers notes include attainment levels, while 11 appendices supply additional source material. By contemporaries the whole operation was known as the description of england, but the popular name domesdayi. Ks3 history lesson looks at how william the conqueror developed a successful method of taxation via the use of a mass survey and the recording of possessions within england. It has been cited as an example of digital obsolescence on account of the physical medium used for data storage. The feudal system and the domesday book bbc bitesize.
Above are two sets of data that were gathered by school children in 1986 for what was called the domesday project. Little domesday book ldb, which covers norfolk, suffolk and essex. Domesday book 1086 the middle ages encompass one of the most exciting periods in english history. The national archives education service domesday book. The royal treasury at winchester preserved the book in the end of 11th. Domesday book, the original record or summary of william is survey of england. 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. In the second half of year 9, all students follow the first unit in the aqa gcse history course. Exploring history resources for ks3 are designed to inspire. Contents explore records for towns and villages from the domesday book landowners information about the landowners featured in the records of the domesday book domesday history events in the domesday book s history through the past 900 years. 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. It had the king at the top with all of the control, and the.
Then, at the midwinter 1085, was the king in gloucester with. Earnest and resourceful, william was not only one of the greatest of english monarchs but. In 1085, king william i of england ordered a complete survey of all the land and property in the country. The attached resources are adaptable for key stage 3 or gcse and the whole lot can be done in one lesson.
Why it was written and what was involved in making it. The domesday book is one of medieval englands greatest treasures. Extension activities in history for more able students. Domesday book sources for research in english genealogy. It is actually a union of four countries including england, northern ireland, scotland, and wales.
The activities also support the key stage 3 literacy strategy for the development of writing. By contemporaries the whole operation was known as the description of england, but the popular name domesday i. An analogy to the school pyramid and a cartoon strip should be combined with active student participation to explain the feudal system to students. Click the topics below to access history teaching worksheets aligned with each area of ks3 history. Landowners information about the landowners featured in the records of the domesday book. Domesday book reveals the rise of a norman abramovich. They were handtyped on an ibm selectric typewriter, then photocopied for distribution. The bbc domesday project was a partnership between acorn computers, philips, logica and the bbc with some funding from the european commissions esprit programme to mark the 900th anniversary of the original domesday book, an 11thcentury census of england. He then went north calling in on canterbury before arriving on the outskirts of london.
Domesday book is an example of survey, which covered much areas of britain. This short three minute video covers what the domesday book is. The attached resources are adaptable for key stage 3 or gcse and the. The domesday book the middle ages history for kids. Recreate the survey carried out in 1086 for the domesday book. 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.
Indeed this is the reason for its name domesday book. One of the most important historical events of the medieval era is the domesday book. Produced at amazing speed in the years after the conquest, the domesday book provides a vivid picture of late 11thcentury england. Three essays in the early history of england cambridge, 1897 archive for the history of economic thought, mcmaster university this is one of the great works on domesday, but its view of the survey as a purely fiscal exercise has since been modified in favour of political, feudal and legal aspects. 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. Return of owners of lands conducted in 1873 was the only one, which beat the domesday book. The feudal system and the domesday book the feudal system was a way of organising society into different groups based on their roles. 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. The domesday book was an incredibly useful resource and for many years, centuries, it was the final word on the title to land. Along with a string of castles throughout england, the domesday book was to give william huge.
It is the starting point of recorded history for the majority of english villages and towns which are organized by county. How useful is domesday book as a source for the impact of the. A starter a recap of the domesday book this could easily be changed to why william won if you are skipping the domesday book in your scheme of work main the feudal system. Browse our topics below and find suitable lesson resources and worksheets for recommended study themes within these topics. The domesday book is closely linked with william the conquerors attempt to dominate medieval england. New ks3 lesson why did william order the domesday survey. Domesday book differentiated activity, students can then use them to collect the info onto this chart domesday book survey differentiated. You can also access domesday classroom resources for teachers, suitable for key stage 3 and key stage 2. T he domesday book is the result of a record made at the time of william the conquerors survey of england in 1086. Ruth lingard and helen snelson from yorkclio worked with professor stephen baxter from the university of oxford to develop resources for teaching about the domesday survey.
Compiling the domesday book how the information was gathered and what can be found in the domesday volumes. The detailed picture of the english landscape it offers has no equal in any country, while it is valuable not only in the picture it allows local historians to construct of their area in the eleventh century but also as the foundation document of the national archives. It had the king at the top with all of the control, and the peasants at the bottom doing all of the work. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Domesday history events in the domesday books history through. Brief overview of the history of united kingdom the united kingdom is an island nation located in the atlantic ocean just off the coast of france. Activities, gcse, ks3 comments off on using domesday book to explore the norman conquest may 29 2017 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.
See more ideas about domesday book, william the conqueror and doomsday book. Find out how it was compiled, and what it reveals about life in. Next postdoing history display and ex book versions. There is even a currency converter for users to convert old money costs cited in a source to todays prices. How useful is domesday book as a source for the impact of. Bbc ks3 bitesize history the feudal system and the. Domesday book reveals the rise of a norman abramovich after 1066 this article is more than 9 years old historian uses new database to support his.
Domesday book simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Domesday book what can we learn about england in the 11th century. Domesday book differentiated activity, students can then use them to collect the info onto this chart domesday book survey. You see, young grasshoppers, with a complex and thorough understanding of history, your. A complete translation domesday book is one of the most famous documents in english history. Stretch knowledge and develop comprehension skills through activities which encourage further research. Documents from the domesday book and the magna carta, through to cabinet papers and forces records from the second world war are searchable. Domesday book article about domesday book by the free. Discuss with class how much it has changed during the intervening 950 years. Background information and images page 3 background information to the domesday book, ideal for introducing the subject to the class. The islands that are today the united kingdom were invaded by the romans in 55 bc.
Ks3 history learning and teaching year 7, year 8 and year 9. The second survey is often called modern domesday book. Find out how to search for your town or village, and how to access images of domesday along with an english translation, using our research guide. Learn more about out why and how domesday was created, and how to interpret it, in discover domesday. Students have to study seven separate areas of history in ks3. Fun ks3 history revision quizzes to teach students in year 7, year 8, and year 9 there are many adjectives we could use to describe history.
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