THE NORMANS
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THE NORMANS The Normans came from Normandy in France. They were VIKINGS!
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THE NORMANS. The Normans came from Normandy in France. T hey were VIKINGS !. CASTLES. Norman castles were built to withstand enemy ATTACKS. They were often made of stone or wood. RULERS AND LORDS. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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THE NORMANS
The Normans came from Normandy in France. They were VIKINGS!
CASTLESNorman castles were built to withstand
enemy ATTACKS. They were often made of stone or wood
RULERS AND LORDSNorman politics was made up of
kings,queens,lords and ladies. The lords swore loyalty to the kings
WARRIORS! Norman warriors often carried
Swords,spears,axes,bows and hammers into battle
LAWBrehan law was used by the Normans.
It was when lords swore loyalty to a high king. Some Brehan trials were Trial by water ,trial by fire and trial by battle.
ARMOUR AND WEAPONSARMOUR
Normans wore heavy iron helmets and chain mail armour.
WEAPONS Normans carried swords,spears,axes and hammers.
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