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The Second Norman Conquest

History Extra podcast

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The Brutality of the Harrying of the North

This chapter explores the brutal campaign by William I in the late 1060s to reassert control over Yorkshire after rebellions. It examines the devastating measures and lasting impact of this campaign, as documented in the Doomsday Book, highlighting the complexities within the Northern regions.

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