Life in a Medieval Castle
Students will explore what daily life was like for people living in and around a medieval castle in Ireland, including lords, ladies, and servants.
Key Questions
- Who lived in a castle?
- What jobs did people do in a castle?
- What was it like to eat and sleep in a castle?
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