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Basing House course work - Medieval Period During the medieval period there are definitely signs of some Norman activity at Basing House. In 1066 William arrived in England and set on his way to conquer London. On his way it is reported that he walked through the area of Basing, there are suggestions that he may have started to plan a settlement in the area already. The English Saxons did not like having a Norman ruler, so a long period of revolts and uprisings against the invaders ensued. The Norman's main aim was to try and get a strong foothold in the country and keep hold of their land, this they did by dominating the South with their castles, an idea which England had not seen before, so they ensured as a good defence mechanism. To ensure his soldiers loyalty, William would reward his with land and titles, making them very wealthy. We...

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