What The Normans Did Next After 1066

Dan's second walk explores what the invaders did next, as they aimed to cement their rule across a diverse nation. Despite William the Conqueror being confirmed as King, the Normans had only completed stage one of their colonisation, and few areas were as unstable as the Welsh borders. Challenging topography and a multitude of local chieftains made for an uncivilised region and Dan’s walk around the Monnow river system is dominated by the motte and bailey castles that sprang up throughout the Norman era.

These were the handiwork of ambitious barons who made their mark on the 'march' – a border zone from which the Normans pushed their influence west into Wales and Ireland. Dan's very rural walk is still touched by the agriculture, forests and common ground established by the Normans, and he discovers that one of the present-day landowning families has held its lands for almost a thousand years.

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[danicornea]

Greetings from a big fan of english history from Bucharest...I have always belive that history is nr 1 lesson for a man/ woman in order to find the roots of their ancestors and preserving the national identity ....just as in a family...to know your grandparents, parents and soto pass to your own children same torch of pride and knowledge... many thanks Dan Snowden☺

[barbaralamson]

What a brilliant telling.
Thank you. 😊

[lisaenglert]

So interesting, and gorgeous landscapes. Really enjoying this series.

[Mysucculentchinesemeal]

I love these videos about the Normans. Both sides of my father’s family come from Norman lines and unfortunately I never had the opportunity to learn about them in school.

[kimberlypatton]

Dan Snow is unmatchable! I would love to visit White Castle! Fabulous ! That’s what comes to mind when I think of a “castle”! Superb!

[Teresa-ihsn]

What a delightful vid! Thank you Dan and crew. What a beautiful island! One thing I regret is to never have come there when I was young!

[cphrpunk]

I want a Dan Snow & Bear Grylls crossover episode. In this version they storm the beach at Hastings, parachute into Battle then scale the castles using nothing but their accents.

[gypsygirl]

OMG! They're talking about my family. My 9th Great Grandfather was Thomas Emmott Scidmore(Scudamore) born in 1600. Immigrated to Massachusetts

[DillonRust]

5:16 “I always imagined it like, tentacles of Norman influence, spreading ever further inland.” 😔😆

[sarapanzarella]

Watching this after listening to most of the British history podcast season 8 & 9. Love to have the visual - but interesting contrasting point of view given.

[drewtheceo]

I quite enjoy the learning curve. Its beautiful. My mother wants to see real castles. I'd rather build her one. I wonder how much this would cost presently. Hey a dude can dream right.

[historicaandrelated]

interesting approach to Public History, wish there could be a parallel documentary series of the Norman conquest of Sicily which was basically in the same period (1061-1091)

[woodspirit]

One of my earliest ancestors hugh de whelock, was a nobleman there in the area of Wheelock cheshire. It's believed he was norman because of the prefix de before his name. It's close to the border of Wales and would've seen lots of history from the Irish, welsh, anglo saxons and Norsemen. Almost a crossroads of sorts

[charlesdavis]

My ancestor was the Baron of Shipbrook. Castle isn't there anymore. His name was Richard DeVernon. Fought with William the Conqueror at the battle of Hastings.

[georgefrench]

Interesting video. Thank you. But why — WHY? — must the editors allow the background “music” to overpower the narrative?

[edwardpatrickdetrafford-mo]

⚔️Castle & market spacing.The USA’s Pony Express, was mostly used for newspapers & business; lasting 18 months, and it was very efficient: The USA’s comparison, was the Pony Express, having 190 stations, that took 10 days to cover. Riders averaged 87miles/ day; changing houses average of 10-15 miles/ day.🛡

[willow_]

learned it in High school _


great video.

[Rosbif]

How come Steven is considered the last Norman king?
He was succeeded by Henri II, great grandson of William, who was among other titles, duc of Normandy as well as Anjou, etc....
Richard the lionheart and John Lackland were Williams great great grandsons.

[zerothehero]

Wow.
Oh, man. That is absolutely wild. You ever wonder where places like those are these days...

[LetswalkaroundGothenburg]

So beautiful 👌 awesome 👌 really amazing 😍 i love watching here 🤟😍