The Impact of the Norman Conquest on the English Church

This chapter discusses the impact of the Norman Conquest on the English church and how it led to the replacement of local observances and traditions with Norman-approved rights and rituals. The Normans despised the English tradition of learning and speaking religion in vernacular English, and instead imposed the use of Latin and French. The chapter also explores the possible motivations behind William's religious reforms and highlights the discontent among both English and continental churchmen towards the new Norman clergy.