LIVES & LEGACIES: Power and Stone

CAT Lecture Series 2026

Power and Stone: Eudo Dapifer and the Archaeology of Norman Colchester

What did the Normans ever do for Colchester?

In September 2026, the year-long exhibition of the Bayeaux Tapestry will open at the British Museum. The famous tapestry illustrates the Norman conquest of 1066, whose major legacy in Colchester is our magnificent castle, built by Eudo Dapifer, the aristocratic steward of William the Conqueror. Howard will discuss Eudo Dapifer and the building of the castle, as well as the local context of Norman-period stone houses and churches in Colchester.

Speaker: Howard Brooks

Please note : This series of talks describe and discuss ancient life from an archaeological and historical perspective. Due to the nature of the period some aspects of this topic may cause offence to a modern audience. The intention of the presenter is to be informative and to represent the past as accurately as possible, both for its good elements and bad.

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Host or Publisher Colchester Archaeological Trust