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The Anglo-Saxons: how do we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England?

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Why this, why now

In this unit, pupils develop their understanding of the link between sources and historical knowledge. They learn about some of the main historical sources that exist for the Anglo-Saxon period and how historians have used these to present arguments about life in Anglo-Saxon

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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The Anglo-Saxons: how do we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England?

In this unit, pupils develop their understanding of the link between sources and historical knowledge. They learn about some of the main historical sources that exist for the Anglo-Saxon period and how historians have used these to present arguments about life in Anglo-Saxon

6 lessons
  1. The graves of Anglo-Saxon women
  2. How we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England
  3. Anglo-Saxon law codes
  4. Religious buildings and artefacts
  5. Anglo-Saxon grave goods
  6. Anglo-Saxon coins