Explore medieval history through castles using this collection of resources including lessons, schemes of work and on-site castle studies
From imposing stone fortresses to the remains of mighty Norman strongholds, castles are some of the most recognisable landmarks in British history. Built to project power and maintain control, they played a crucial role in shaping medieval Britain and remain a firm favourite in the secondary history curriculum. Dive into this hand-picked collection of classroom resources from the Tes community.
No discussion of castles would be complete without William the Conqueror. After claiming the English throne in 1066, he used castle building as a powerful tool to establish his authority and keep hold of a newly conquered kingdom. Explore resources on William's rise to power and the Norman conquest here.
