Medieval Life and Castles · The Middle Ages
Castle Construction and Defense
Analyzing the architectural features of motte and bailey and stone castles.
Key Questions
- 1Why did the Normans choose specific locations to build their castles in Ireland?
- 2How did the design of castles evolve to defend against new types of weapons?
- 3What would it have been like to live inside a castle during a siege?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Life, society, work and culture in the pastNCCA: Primary - Continuity and change over time
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Explorers and Empires: A Journey Through Time
Unit: Medieval Life and Castles
Period: The Middle Ages
Suggested Methodologies
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