Castles and Medieval Defences
Engineering · 5th Year · Ancient Engineering and Early Societies · 1.º Período

Castles and Medieval Defences

Pupils investigate the architectural design and social function of Norman castles in Ireland. They analyse how engineering was used for both protection and projecting power.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsSESE History: Life, society, work and culture in the pastSESE Science: Materials

About This Topic

Pupils investigate the architectural design and social function of Norman castles in Ireland. They analyse how engineering was used for both protection and projecting power.

Key Questions

  1. Why were castles built in specific locations?
  2. What engineering features made a castle difficult to attack?
  3. How did castle building change Irish society?

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