The towering castles that dot England’s landscape symbolize power, conquest, and control. For centuries, they have been viewed as monuments to the Norman elite who reshaped the country after 1066.

During his reign, William crushed rebellions, controlled Anglo-Saxon women, overhauled the Church and built a series of castles ... crowned King of England on Christmas Day 1066.

A castle or keep was built on top of an enormous ... and Harold Godwinson's own brother Tostig, invade the north of England. 1066: The Battle of Stamford Bridge (3/6) video1066: The Battle of ...