a settlement on top of a hill with a protective barrier is a hillfort

earth that has been moved for building or construction is called earthworks

ramparts are protective barriers such as ditches, fences or walls surrounding an area

items made from clay such as pots, vases, bowls and cups are called pottery

Changing settlements and trade in Iron Age Britain

History

The first use of bronze

How bronze changed life in Britain

The beginning of the Iron Age

Changing agriculture in Britain during the Iron Age

Comparing and contrasting Bronze Age and Iron Age Britain

In 'Bronze and Iron Age Britain: how did life change during this time?' pupils examine the archaeological record with a focus on the changes brought about by the Bronze and Iron Ages. In ’Ancient Egypt: what stayed the same across 3,000 years?’ pupils are introduced to their first Bronze Age civilisation in order to gain familiarity with this concept.

In 'Stone Age Britain: what do archaeologists think they know about it?' pupils have learnt about how the archaeological record informs what we know about Stone Age Britain. In 'Bronze and Iron Age Britain: how did life change during this time?' pupils examine the archaeological record with a focus on the changes brought about by the Bronze and Iron Ages.

This unit analyses how life changed in Britain between the Bronze and Iron Ages. It examines how the use of bronze changed life in Britain and how agriculture, settlement, and trade changed further in the Iron Age. Life in the two periods is compared and contrasted.

Bronze and Iron Age Britain: how did life change during this time?

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Where were hillforts built during the Iron Age?

earth that has been moved for building or construction

a settlement on top of a hill with a protective barrier

protective barriers such as ditches, fences or walls

What three metals were Iron Age coins made from?

When did the potter's wheel arrive in Britain?

It is one of the biggest medieval castles.

It is one of the best preserved Roman temples.

It is one of the largest Iron Age hillforts.

Why is the historical site of Maiden Castle in Dorset, England important?

People first started using coins to trade in Britain during the ...

What was the era after the Bronze Age called?

What were the people inhabiting Britain during the Iron Age called?

Match the word to the correct definition.

What was an Iron Age roundhouse made from?

Starter Quiz