NORMAN BRITAIN By Angie Fdez Fdez Oct 14, 1066 The invading Normans defeat the Saxons at the The Battle of Hastings. Dec 25, 1066 William of Normandy is crowned king William I of England. 1070 Work starts on Canterbury Cathedral 1078 Work starts on The Tower of London 1085 The Domesday Book is compiled 1087 William the Conqueror dies at Rouen Sep 26, 1087 William II is crowned at Westminster Abbey 1096 Oxford University is founded Aug 2, 1100 William II is killed Aug 5, 1100 Henry I is crowned in Westminster Abbey