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Normanisation - GCSE History Definition

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Normanisation refers to the process of change and adaptation that took place in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066, when William the Conqueror became king. This involved the Normans, who came from a region in northern France, taking control of English land, laws, and government. They built strong castles and magnificent cathedrals and also introduced the feudal system - which was a hierarchy of power based on land ownership. The Norman Conquest also changed the English language by introducing many French words and terms. Normanisation deeply affected culture and customs, shaping England into a more unified and centralised kingdom under Norman rule.

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