Timeline of Norwich
History of Norwich, Norfolk, England
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Norwich, Norfolk, England.
Prior to 12th century
900–950 AD – Anglo-Scandinavian ditch and bank constructed to north of River Wensum.
924 AD – Market active.
1004 – Norwich sacked by Danes.
c. 1067 – Norwich Castle construction begins.
c. 1070 – St Peter Mancroft church established by Ralph de Gael.
1086 – 23 to 30 churches, 43 chapels and 8,000 citizens recorded in Domesday Book.
1094 – Seat of East Anglian bishopric relocated to Norwich from Thetford.
1096 – Norwich School established.
12th–13th centuries
1100
Bishop's Palace built (approximate date).
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