Life in Medieval Times · 500 AD to 1500 AD

Castles and Knights

Investigating the design of castles and the code of chivalry followed by knights.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did the design of castles evolve to meet new defensive needs?
  2. 2What was the reality of a knight's life compared to the legends of chivalry?
  3. 3Why were castles built in specific strategic locations across the Irish landscape?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Life, Society, Work and Culture in the PastNCCA: Primary - Buildings, Sites and Monuments
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Local Roots to Ancient Worlds
Unit: Life in Medieval Times
Period: 500 AD to 1500 AD

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