Castles
This term we are going to learn what
houses were like a long time ago.
Castles
To do this we will be looking at Castles.
Castles
We are going to start by learning about castles and
compare them with the type of house we live in today.
This is a modern house. Do you live in a
house like this?
Can you say something that is similar to
your house?
This is Bodiam Castle.
Does anyone live in a house that looks like
this?
Bodiam Castle
A modern house
We are going to compare the 2 buildings
and think about things that are different.
Doors
Castle doors are very strong
Does the door of your house
have windows?
Windows
Castle windows are often very
small.
Houses have lots of large
windows. What can you see
from your window?
Walls
Castle walls are made from
stones
Most house walls are made
from bricks
Defences
Do you have to defend your house? How do we
do this?
How did the people in
castles defend themselves?