Resistance and Revolts 1067–1075

The Norman Conquest was not accepted passively by the English. Between 1067 and 1075, there were numerous rebellions against Norman rule. Each revolt was met with ruthless suppression, and each failure strengthened William's grip on England.

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Why Did the English Rebel?

The English had many reasons to resist Norman rule:

• Loss of land — Norman lords were given English estates, displacing English thegns
• Heavy taxation — William imposed high taxes, including the Danegeld
• Castle building — English homes and even churches were demolished to make way for Norman castles
• Cultural oppression — Norman French replaced English in government and the Church
• Brutal repression — William's soldiers treated the English harshly, and punishments for resistance were severe

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Timeline of Major Revolts