William’s response, known as the ‘Harrying of the North’ was incredibly brutal, even by the standards of medieval Europe. The Normans’ greatest achievements were architectural. They were ...

William’s stunning victory was the end of the beginning of the Norman Conquest with the ... William’s response, known as the ‘Harrying of the North’, was incredibly brutal, even by the ...

Archaeologists are hoping to uncover rare evidence of the Norman conquest of Cumbria. A dig will be carried out north of Lowther Castle, near Penrith, in the first excavation of the site.