Norwich Castle - First Construction

What important status did Norwich have in Anglo-Saxon times?

• It was a burgh
• It defended the coast
• It was a royal capital of England
• It was the largest garrison in the East of England
• It was ruled by the Godwinsons

"Norwic" was actually only one part of the Anglo-Saxon settlement: which of these others is made up?

• Chappes Field
• Coslanye
• Westwyk
• Conesford

Who ruled over Norwich in Anglo-Saxon times and had their large "palace" near where the Cathedral now stands?

• Earl

• Duke

• King

• Thegn

• Mr. Keates (he's older than he looks)

Which of these are reasons why the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Norwich was significant?:

• Road to London ran through it

• Stood at a bend in the river with 2 river crossings

• Defended against Vikings attack by river

• Religious shrine which worshippers travelled to see

• Centre of wool production in the whole of England

When was the first wooden motte and bailey castle in Norwich constructed by the Normans?

(a)  

Which of William I's trusted followers was given Norfolk to protect and had the first wooden castle built there?

• William Fitzosbern
• Odo of Bayeux
• Archbishop Lanfranc
• Hugh Musby-Kiddin

What is the name given to the entire area of the castle under its control?

(a)  

How large was the precinct of the stone castle?

• 23 acres
• 250 acres
• 5 acres
• nobody really knows

When do we think construction of the stone castle began?

• 1094
• 1067
• 1083
• 1121

True or False: the stone castle was built as a Royal Palace

• true

• false

• We are not sure - but think so