Death of St Edward the Confessor

Key stage

KS3; KS4

Subject

History

Collection

St Edward the Confessor

Format

PPT (6mb), PDF (6mb)

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Bayeux Tapestry depicting the death of St Edward the Confessor, Public Domain Via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Challenge KS3 and KS4 pupils to dissect how the death of St Edward the Confessor led to a succession crisis in 1066. In this detailed lesson, designed to last for one hour, pupils will examine how succession worked in Anglo-Saxon England and the qualities of an effective ruler in 11th century England. Aligned to the National Curriculum for KS3 and GCSE specifications, this lesson includes analysis of historical sources, card sorting activities and a persuasive writing exercise. 

Curriculum links

Themes covered in this lesson are aligned to:

National Curriculum (KS3)

  • The development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509

AQA

  • Causes of Norman Conquest, including the death of Edward the Confessor, the claimants and claims

Edexcel

  • The last years of Edward the Confessor and the succession crisis
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