Aversa

Aversa was the first Norman territory in Italy, granted to Rainulf Drengot in 1030 by Duke Sergius IV of Naples. This small county north of Naples became the seed from which Norman power in southern Italy grew.

Why it mattered

• First Norman territory in southern Italy
• Seed of Norman expansion

Chronology (selected)

• 1030: Rainulf Drengot receives the County of Aversa

Further reading

• G. A. Loud, "The Age of Robert Guiscard" (2000)

Hub essays

• Region context: hautevilles southern italy and the shared bibliography.
• Castles and fortification: Norman castles — motte to stone.

On the map

Use Open on map to fly to this pin in the Norman expansion era. Layers are teaching overlays — pair them with charters, excavation reports, and the works above.