William continues to face resistance to his…
September 1068 CE
William continues to face resistance to his rule in the north of England.
For a number of years, William's position is to be very insecure.
In order to project his influence northwards to control the people of the Danelaw (an area traditionally under the control of Scandinavian settlers), he constructs a number of major castles in the north and midlands of England.
It is at this time that the new king builds major castles at Warwick, …