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David I and the impact of the Norman Conquest |
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After the invasion of 1066, the Normans set about introducing their laws and customs to Britain, first in the south of England, formalising land ownership, reforming religion and increasing trade. Land was granted to Norman, Breton and Flemish nobles who had been part of the conquest. In addition to the nobles, there was a large migration of the minor officials needed to run and administer the new systems and clerks, tailors, sergeants and others travelled from the Norman lands to Britain.
Although the Normans did not invade Scotland, Norman influence was introduced to Scotland under David I where it had as great an impact as south of the Border. David established Abbeys, promoted trade and introduced changes to the legal system, all of which were to have an impact on the future of Scotland. Equally importantly, he granted lands to Norman nobles who would form the new ruling class of Scotland, the descendents of whom were to play important roles in the struggle for independence.
The Scottish Borders were the focus of many of the reforms. Abbeys were established which went on to become vital to the prosperity of the region; trade increased; mints for the production of coins were established at Berwick and Roxburgh and Roxburgh was also home to Scotland's first Sheriffdom. More...
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