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Norman England (The Church (William thought English church was corrupt and…
Norman England
The Church
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Stigand was replaced with Lanfranc which meant church was under control of Normans and could be bought into line with Norman church
William was deeply religious, he kept tight control of the church, made half brother, Odo bishop of Bayeaux
Every Bishop except one was from Normandy/France and they also took over abbots. 1086 only three abbeys had English abbots - church now NORMANISED
Lanfranc was superior and controlled the church throughout England. He brought in reforms to make sure priests carried out services and responsibilities properly
Reforms: - rebuilding cathedrals, they were made larger and were more powerful. Symbolised Norman power
- church courts, to deal with crimes, priests could also be put on trial
- Monasteries, increased in number, monks made more educated and rules were made
Problems with the church: Nepotism - giving church posts to family/friends
Simony - selling church post to underserving bishops
Marriage - most priests were married but they were meant to be celebate
Everyday life changes
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Normand names used by English, e.g. William and Roger
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Domesday Book
Contains details of all the land the king, bishops and lords had in a country - this meant he could raise taxes and feed his army more efficiently
It meant people couldn't lie about the value of their land or how much tax they were able to pay as William knew everyone's exact wealth
Made William very wealthy and more powerful because he could easily compare the worth of himself to his lords
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Military significance - at domesday meetings threats of invasions were discussed. Also knight service could have been linked to the Domesday book
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Government
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Also owned all church land too, meaning he could appoint Lanfranc whos reforms made the church easier to control
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most land was Royal Demesne - gave him income to pay for castles ect but also look rich and powerful
William appointed regents, which allowed him to control England and Normandy. Lanfranc was regent in England during revolts and Williams wife was regent in Normandy
'Centralised Government' - he was the centre of decision making and made him more powerful. Never gave anyone too much land so they'd challenge him. Consulted his Earls to show respect
Legal system
Mudrum fine - if a Norman was killed, the local area had to pay a fine
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forest laws - trees couldn't be cut for fuel, people living in forest weren't allowed dogs or bows as this was Williams hunting land only. Punishments for hunting
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