Life in Medieval Ireland · 500 AD to 1500 AD

Daily Life in a Medieval Town

Investigating the trades, hygiene, and social structures of walled towns like Dublin or Kilkenny.

Key Questions

  1. 1What were the biggest dangers of living in a crowded medieval town?
  2. 2How did the guild system control how people worked and learned trades?
  3. 3How does a medieval street plan differ from a modern housing estate?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Life, society, work and culture in the pastNCCA: Primary - Local studies
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Stone Age Ireland to Ancient Civilizations
Unit: Life in Medieval Ireland
Period: 500 AD to 1500 AD

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