the harrying of the North (1069-1070)
what year did the harrying of the north take place in and what year did it end
1069-1070
why did the harrying of the north take place
The Harrying of the North was a response to the strong resistance to Norman rule shown by the Northumbrian people. It was sparked by the murder of William's newly-appointed earl, Robert de Comines, in 1069.
what happend during the harrying of the north
The Harrying of the North refers to the brutal slaughter and pillaging of Northumbria
100,000 peaplw starved to death
When did william conduct his first northern campaign?
The winter of 1068
What places did william stage a series of lightning raids?
Warwichshire, nottinghamshire, and yorkshire
what was the conquense of the harrying of the north
Many people fled from William's army and settled in other parts of the country. Some escaped to live in southern Scotland. Some of these refugees joined up with resistance struggles in the Welsh Marches and the rebellion of Hereward the Wake in East Anglia.