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10 June 2026

pptx, 4.2 MB
pptx, 4.2 MB

Bring the Domesday Book to life with this engaging, enquiry-based lesson that places students in the role of William the Conqueror’s advisers. Following the threat of a potential Viking invasion, students use simplified Domesday Book records to analyse the wealth, population and resources of different manors before deciding where to station 1,000 Norman soldiers.

Through a combination of numeracy, source interpretation, discussion and decision-making, pupils develop a deeper understanding of why William commissioned the Domesday Book and how information can be used as a tool of government and control. Students justify their troop allocations using evidence before completing a persuasive letter-writing task to local landowners explaining and defending their decisions.

What’s included:

Fully editable PowerPoint lesson
Historical context and explanation of the Domesday Book
Classroom “mini-Domesday survey” starter activity
Manor data cards based on Domesday-style records
Troop allocation worksheet
Structured letter-writing task
Literacy support sheet for EAL learners
Stretch and challenge activities
Numeracy and critical thinking opportunities throughout

Skills developed:

Historical interpretation
Evidence-based decision making
Numeracy and data handling
Persuasive writing
Analysis and justification
Understanding medieval government and taxation

Ideal for KS3 History units on 1066 and Norman England, particularly when exploring William’s consolidation of power and the purpose of the Domesday Book

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