Schools
Berkhamsted Castle Trust is aiming to produce a range of free teaching resources to support teachers with the history National Curriculum at Key Stages 1, 2, & 3. When those are ready, they will be made available here. With site studies back at Key Stage 3 and a study of the historic environment now compulsory at GCSE we can help you choose a project connected to the Castle that will inspire your pupils.
English Heritage Resources
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield Teachers’ Kit
A kit designed by English Heritage to help teachers plan a visit to Battle Abbey and Battlefield, which provides essential insight into the Battle of Hastings, the Norman Conquest and life in a medieval monastery.
Videos from English Heritage
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A Brief History of the Normans | Animated History
Discover the origins of the Normans, the story behind the dispute between Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror, and how the Norman army took control of England.
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Harold vs William - Whose Crown? | Animated History
The Battle of Hastings is a well-known event in history, but why was there a succession crisis in England in 1066 and who had the strongest claim to the English throne – Harold Godwinson or William of Normandy?
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Why William Won at the Battle of Hastings 1066 | Animated History
What exactly happened at the Battle of Hastings and how did the Normans defeat the Saxons?
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Further reading
1066 and All That
W.C.; Yeatman, R.J. Sellar
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Please note that the Castle is currently closed to the public.
This is due to the moats flooding.
Berkhamsted Castle Trust
Berkhamsted Castle Trust manages the Berkhamsted Castle site in partnership with English Heritage under a Local Management Agreement.
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