The Normans in Wales

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Background to the Norman conquest of Wales.

Norman invasions of Wales started in the 11th century and quickly spread through large parts of Wales. This has the background to the Norman conquest of Wales, its geographical spread and effect on the Welsh language.
From: The Story of Welsh Conquest
First broadcast : 15 January 2003

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Medieval world, Normans

Keywords : War and conflict, Invasions, History of the Welsh language

Notes : Compare the Norman conquest and the Roman conquest - in what ways were they similar and different? Study the effects of the Norman conquest on Wales. Dr John Davies said about the Normans, "They nibble into the most nibbable bits". What do you think this means?

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