Feudalization of England after the Norman Conquest (1066–1200)

1. William wins at Hastings, ending Anglo-Saxon rule

   Oct 14, 1066Labels: William I, Battle of

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2. William crowned king at Westminster Abbey

   Dec 25, 1066Labels: William I, Westminster Abbey

   • Westminster Abbey
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3. Castles spread as Norman lordship infrastructure

   Jan 1, 1067Labels: Motte-and-bailey, Norman lords

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4. Harrying of the North devastates northern resistance

   Dec 1, 1069Labels: Harrying of, William I

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5. Archbishopric reform and Norman church leadership

   Aug 29, 1070Labels: Lanfranc, Archbishopric of

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6. Revolt of the Earls tests Norman magnate power

   Jan 1, 1075Labels: Revolt of, Ralph de

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7. Penenden Heath disputes crown and church land rights

   Jan 1, 1076Labels: Penenden Heath, William I

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8. Domesday survey ordered to record holdings and dues

   Jan 1, 1085Labels: Domesday survey, William I

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   • Anglo Saxon Chronicle

9. Domesday Book completed, codifying tenurial structure

   Jan 1, 1086Labels: Domesday Book, Tenants-in-chief

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10. Salisbury Oath binds landholders directly to king

    Aug 1, 1086Labels: Salisbury Oath, Old Sarum

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11. Henry I issues Coronation Charter limiting abuses

    Jan 1, 1100Labels: Henry I, Coronation Charter

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12. Exchequer records (Pipe Roll) show fiscal feudal governance

    Jan 1, 1130Labels: Pipe Roll, Exchequer

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13. Treaty of Wallingford ends civil war and baronial autonomy

    Jan 1, 1153Labels: Treaty of, King Stephen

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14. Cartae Baronum surveys knights’ fees owed to crown

    Jan 1, 1166Labels: Cartae Baronum, Tenants-in-chief

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