History·Medieval Times·conceptual
Battle of Hastings and 1066
The events of 1066: the death of Edward the Confessor, three claimants to the throne, the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror, and the Bayeux Tapestry as a historical source
Suggested ages 7–9
Evidence of understanding
- Explain why there was a crisis when Edward the Confessor died in 1066
- Describe the Battle of Hastings and its outcome
- Explain what the Bayeux Tapestry is and why it is important as a historical source
Assessment prompt
Could Battle of Hastings and 1066 tell you what happened in 1066, why it mattered, and what the Bayeux Tapestry shows us about those events?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.