The Iron Age: Hillforts and Warriors · c. 800 BC – AD 43
Life in a Hillfort
Studying the massive earthworks like Maiden Castle and their role as tribal centres.
Key Questions
- 1Why did Iron Age people build their homes on top of hills?
- 2What defences did a hillfort have against enemies?
- 3Was a hillfort just for war, or was it a town?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: History - Stone Age to Iron Age BritainKS2: History - Iron Age hillforts
Year: Year 3
Subject: History
Unit: The Iron Age: Hillforts and Warriors
Period: c. 800 BC – AD 43
Suggested Methodologies
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