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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

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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?

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