1067
Norman castles rising across England
William the Conqueror's captains began throwing up motte-and-bailey fortifications to dominate the landscape; London's White Tower would begin within months.
Shenzong takes Song throne
The young Song emperor inherited a fiscally strained empire with rising military pressure on its frontiers.
Pagan Kingdom Sends Embassy to Song China
King Anawrahta dispatched envoys from Pagan to the Song court at Kaifeng…
Bayeux Tapestry Embroidery Likely Begins
In an English workshop - possibly at Canterbury - skilled needleworkers began embroidering the extraordinary linen strip that would immortalize the Norman…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1067?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1067. The most significant is Norman castles rising across England: William the Conqueror's captains began throwing up motte-and-bailey fortifications to dominate the landscape; London's White Tower would begin within months.
What era was 1067 part of?
1067 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1067?
The events from 1067 span Europe, East Asia and Southeast Asia.