Life in Medieval Ireland · 500 AD to 1500 AD
The Norman Invasion
How the arrival of Strongbow and the Normans changed Irish architecture and law.
Key Questions
- 1Why did the Normans build stone castles instead of wooden forts?
- 2How did the arrival of the Normans change the Irish landscape forever?
- 3What was the difference between a Norman lord and an Irish chieftain?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Eras of change and conflictNCCA: Primary - Story
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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