grave goods are objects buried in people's graves, providing insights into their culture and daily life

an artisan is a skilled craftsperson who creates objects by hand, often using traditional techniques and tools

garnet is a precious gemstone that comes in various colours, often used in jewellery and decorative items

Byzantium is the name of an ancient Greek city which was an important centre of trade and culture, now known as Istanbul

Anglo-Saxon grave goods

History

The graves of Anglo-Saxon women

Anglo-Saxon coins

Anglo-Saxon law codes

Religious buildings and artefacts

How we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England

In 'The Anglo-Saxons: how do we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England?' pupils learnt about Anglo Saxon culture and society in more detail, and the evidence base for the claims that historians make about this period. In 'The Vikings: why did they come to the British Isles?' pupils learn about another wave of migration to Britain: the Vikings.

In 'Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons: what changed after the Romans left?' pupils learnt how Anglo-Saxon migration changed Britain after the Romans' departure. In 'The Anglo-Saxons: how do we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England?' pupils learn about Anglo Saxon culture and society in more detail, and the evidence base for the claims that historians make about this period.

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

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

a brooch is a decorative pin used to fasten clothing together or as a fashion accessory

a girdle is a belt or sash worn around the waist, typically used to hold clothes in place or as a fashion accessory

to symbolise means to represent or stand for something else, often conveying a deeper meaning or significance

something domestic is something related to the home, like household chores or items inside the house

the Franks were a Germanic tribe that were very powerful in early medieval Europe, particularly in modern-day France

to mint means to make a coin by stamping metal; it can also be used as a noun to describe where coins are made

pottery refers to objects made of clay that are shaped and then fired at high temperatures to harden them

a law is a rule that tells people what they can and cannot do

compensation is something given to make up for loss or harm

hierarchy a system where people are ranked according to their importance or status

widows are women whose husbands have passed away

a pagan is a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions

a monastery is a building where monks live and work together dedicated to religious life

a manuscript is a handwritten document usually from ancient or medieval times

imagery is a way of describing pictures and patterns that can be seen on items

when something is described as modern it means it relates to the present time, not the past

an enquiry is a search for information or truth by asking questions

to infer something means to make conclusions based on evidence and reasoning

insight is an accurate or deep understanding of something

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