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Saxon Curriculum Development Teacher notes
Contents
Introduction & background
History National Curriculum
Who were the Saxons in the Meon Valley
The Meon Valley in the Year of 1066
School Re-enactment outline - September to October 14th 1066
Meon Valley Archaeology Surveys
Making Contact with local archaeologists and history societies
Summary of possible activities so far in the project
Possible enquiry questions
Books to support learning
Additional Signposting
Watch out for events and opportunities here
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Introduction & background
The aim of this document is to support teachers in developing their own Schemes of work.
The theme and opportunity on which these notes focus is the ‘Story of the Saxons in the Meon
Valley’. The river Meon runs from East Meon on the South Downs to the Solent at Titchfield Haven.
The valley is rich in Saxon heritage and narrative, as well as that relating to earlier (Celtic, Roman) and later eras, - Norman through to modern times including the Valley’s role in D-Day.
Over the last few years a project engaging the community of the ten villages and schools of the
Meon Valley has been developing the ‘Story of the Saxons in the Meon Valley’. This project is led by
a local charity – the Friends of the Saxon Church at Corhampton in the heart of the valley. The
Church built in 1020 AD is one of the oldest active churches and centres of community in England.
The Friends have gained funding and/or support in other ways from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the
South Downs National Park, Hampshire and Winchester councils, the Universities of Winchester, Cambridge and Nottingham and other heritage organisations
For more information about the Friends and the ‘Saxons in the Meon Valley’ project
www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk or read the history of the Church at Corhampton which is set in
the context of the Saxon era. This book is also available for download on the South Downs National
Park Learning Zone.
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History National curriculum
In September 2013 the new history curriculum was announced by the government with emphasis at
KS2 on the Saxon era to be in place from September 2014. Ross Irving, head teacher at Droxford
School and Peter O'Sullivan, Trustee and Saxon programme lead for the Friends of the Saxon
Corhampton Church initiated a project. The purpose is to support the delivery of the new
curriculum by making use of the resources developed, experiences gained, and resource networks
built through the ‘Saxons in the Meon Valley’ programme.
The other six schools in the Meon Valley have joined the working group. Resources and leadership
contributions are also engaged through the South Downs National Park Authority learning team (led
by Amanda Elmes, Learning and Outreach Strategy Lead) Pat Hannam, Hampshire County Council
primary history adviser.
The collaborative work is motivated by the opportunity to offer resources for the new curriculum
and a model for community engagement across the National Park and Hampshire schools. The
resources are being made available at no cost to these schools through the South Downs National Park Learning zone http://learning.southdowns.gov.uk/culture-and-heritage/saxons-in-the-meon-valley
The learning zone will help schools (teachers, pupils and parents) access a range of both specific and
generic narrative and resources.
The schools involved to date are East Meon, West Meon, Meonstoke, Droxford, Curdridge,
Wickham and Titchfield. Each of the schools has a different starting point which is reflected in their
contribution and need from the project. These include
KS1:
significant historical events, recreating Saxon life through re-enactment and activities,
learning about key people and places in their own locality.
KS2:
settlement of England from the 5th Century (post Roman) by Saxons and other peoples
from Northern Europe
Viking invasions of Saxon England
the Viking and Saxon struggle for control of England
creation under Alfred and his successors of a unified ‘Anglo-Saxon’ England
to the time of Edward the Confessor and leading to the transition to Norman England
with the invasion of William of Normandy in 1066 (KS3 curriculum)
a local history study.
The schools also wanted to use this as a way of forging greater links with their community. The
schools looked at the experiences of Meonstoke and Droxford (close to the Saxon Church at
Corhampton) and explored the wide range of opportunities that were available to them. A summary
of these is shown below and on the ‘Saxons in the Meon Valley’ website.
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Who were the Saxons in the Meon Valley
The ancestors of Meon Valley residents were the Meonwara (Meon People). They came from what
is now Denmark and settled in the Meon Valley after the Romans left Britain in 410 AD. For seven
centuries or more (until, and after, the Norman Conquest in 1066) they developed the Meon as a
fertile farming valley running from the South Downs at East Meon to the Soluent at Titchfield Haven.
Trading vessels navigated the Meon, a Celtic (ancient British) word meaning ‘Swift One’, the name
also of one of the local ales. From the Solent the ships reached as far as Droxford Mill and maybe
beyond Warnford, taking flour and other agricultural produce to the Solent and the trading ports of
Hamwic (Southampton) and Portesmuða (Portsmouth).
In the Meon Valley Corhampton Church, dating from AD 1020, is the only living example of Saxon
architecture left. The Meon Valley and its people were included in the Venerable Bede (the ‘father
of English History’)’s 8th Century ‘History of the English Church and People’. Wilfrid, a
Northumbrian bishop was one of the ‘missionaries’ who inspired the Christianisation of the
southern Saxons. Wilfrid is believed to have preached in the Valley and based at the village of
Warnford.
The Church, which was built on the Royal Wessex estate, is renowned for its original Saxon
architecture, a sundial and a magnificent yew tree (both of which probably pre-date the church) and
12th century wall paintings depicting life in Winchester in the late Saxon era. The church is situated
on a raised mound (overlooking the river); and the northern wall of the graveyard is rounded; both
factors characteristic of a Saxon church. It may have been built on a former Roman and/or earlier
Saxon defensive site. This connection is coincidentally reinforced by a Roman coffin, discovered 100
years ago on nearby farm land.
There have been a number of metal finds in the Meon Valley and more detail on each of the
archaeological sites can be found on the Saxons in the Meon Valley Website. Many of these are now
in local and national museums. There is a strong history of Saxon finds in East Hampshire with the
Alton Buckle being one of the most important Saxon finds nationally; this is now exhibited at the
Curtis Museum in Alton.
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The Meon Valley in the Year of 1066
The Church at Corhampton was built at the end of the Saxon era, just 50 years before the Battle of
Hastings and the transition to the Norman era. The communities and schools of the Meon Valley
commemorate through a scripted re-enactment the momentous events of 1066, a year of three
Kings of England and in which the country and Europe changed forever. Children and adults dress up
and play the role of ‘peaceful farmers in the Meon Valley’ called upon to become warriors to defend
King and country against the Vikings (successfully) at Stamford Bridge, near York and the Normans
(not successfully) at Hastings.
Below is an overview of the events of 1066 and outline of the re-enactment script.
Events & dates in 1066
January 4 Edward the Confessor dies
January 6 Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex, is crowned King of England, in the new Westminster Abbey. Harold’s capital is Winchester
August: Harold and his fleet are in the Solent awaiting William Duke of Normandy, who claims to be the legitimate heir to the English throne
September: The Vikings, led by Harald Hardrada King of Norway and Harold Godwinson’s exiled
brother, Tostig, invade England on the north east coast at Scarborough
Harold and the Southern Army march 300 miles to the North East
September 20: Before Harold arrives in the north …..the Vikings defeat the northern English army under the Earls Edwin and Morcar at the Battle of Fulford, Yorkshire
September 25: Harold defeats the Vikings at the Battle of Stamford Bridge; Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson are killed
September 28: Duke William of Normandy lands at Pevensey near Hastings
On receiving the news of William’s landing, Harold with his army marches 260 miles south, and after a brief rest in London, meets William at Hastings
October 14: Duke William of Normandy, who flies his own and the papal colours defeats Harold of
Wessex, the last Saxon King of England, at the Battle of Hastings. This marks the end of the Saxon era and the beginning of the Norman rule of England.
December 25: Duke William of Normandy is crowned King William I of England in Westminster Abbey. William’s capital is Winchester
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School Re-enactment - September to October 14th 1066
This has been used in the school hall and school grounds. Curdridge Primary school was able to put
it together in an afternoon ready for the end of the day whole school assembly. The Friends of
Corhampton have a number of props that they have used with schools to do this re-enactment, they have also used Hampshire Wardrobe to help with adult costumes.
The story opens with a peaceful farming scene in the fertile valley of the river Meon Farmers
and their families are fishing in the river, bringing in the harvest and crops, and feeding their
animals.
And then eating a family meal around the fire
The King’s messengers arrive announcing that the Vikings, led by Harald Hardrada and
Tostig (Harold Godwinson’s exiled brother) have landed in Scarborough and are marching on York, England’s northern capital.
The farmers gather their weapons and join the King’s army in London to march north
The English army meets the Vikings at Stamford Bridge 9 miles from York.
Harald Hardrada and Tostig are killed. The English are victorious and celebrate around their camp fires.
During this celebration the King’s messengers arrive again and announce that Duke William
of Normandy has arrived with his army on the South Coast
King Harold’s army marches south, stopping briefly at London and meeting the Normans at Hastings
A fierce battle ensues. The Normans are victorious. Harold and his two brothers are killed; Harold by an arrow fired by the Norman archers.
Harold’s body is carried on his shield by his Royal housecarls back to Corhampton Church for burial
William of Normandy, the third King of England in 1066, is crowned as King William 1st of
England
The scene concludes with the children and the gathered assembly commemorating the death of King
Harold and the crowning of William 1st of England. This is the end of an era. The Lord’s Prayer is
recited in Anglo Saxon old English as it would have been recited in the church at Corhampton in 1066 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wl-OZ3breE
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Meon Valley Archaeology Surveys
Saxons also traded in goods from other parts of our Islands and across what we now know as
Europe and Asia. A hoard of Saxon gold and silver discovered in 2009 illustrates the extent of Saxon
trading and creative talent. An amateur enthusiast using a metal detector discovered what we now
call the Staffordshire Hoard. The hoard includes amazingly crafted artefacts dating back to the 6th
century with red garnets from as far away as Sri Lanka.
The community in the Meon Valley has received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the South
Downs National Park and other heritage organisations to undertake preliminary surveys to see if
Saxon cemeteries found in the valley over the last 120 years are linked to settlements. Information
on the excavations undertaken in the 1970s and 1980s and the more recent ‘non-invasive’ surveys is
available on www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk
Ethical archaeological field work
The community in the Meon Valley guided by professional and experienced archaeologists work to a
set of shared codes that are respectful to the heritage being surveyed and the landowners. They also
ensure integrity of management and reporting finds. It is important to support awareness of these
codes of working with children on preparing illustrative archaeological surveys.
We would recommend that contact is made with local archaeologists and history societies to
support you in developing field techniques with students. Codes of practice and guidance are
available from the Council for British Archaeology whose mission is to open up the UK’s rich
heritage for all and safeguard it for future generations - http://new.archaeologyuk.org
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Making Contact with local archaeologists and history societies
The schools in the Meon Valley are aiming to replicate some of the techniques used in the
community events in their school grounds. This will be done with the help of local volunteers with
archaeological expertise.
To make contact with volunteers that might help your school please contact
These schools have also been working with The Friends of Corhampton Church and Cambridge
University to learn from work they have done on their Higher Education Field Academy programme http://www.access.arch.cam.ac.uk/schools/hefa
To make links with your local archaeological group please go to
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/professional/advice/our-planning-role/greater-london-
archaeology-advisory-service/getting-involved/
To make links with your local history group please go to:
http://www.local-history.co.uk/Groups/index.html
To find out if you have Saxon Archaeology sites near your school search in Hampshire
http://historicenvironment.hants.gov.uk/ahbsearch.aspx
East Sussex and Brighton and Hove http://www.thekeep.info/map/
West Sussex and Chichester District
http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/living/environment_and_planning/environment/historic_environment_
record.aspx
Nationally
http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/gateway/
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Summary of possible activities so far in the project
This table summarises some of the initial exploration done by teachers.
What might your school use Signposting
Introduction & overview of the Saxon
Era (please see booklist too)
Anglo-Saxon England (Wikipedia) -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Saxon_England
Timeline of the Saxon Era Summary Timeline 410 AD to 1066 AD – Anglo
Saxon England -
http://www.englandandenglishhistory.com/anglo-saxon-history/early-english-timeline-410-1066-ad
Key events & dates of the Saxon period of British
History -
http://saxons.etrusia.co.uk/saxons_timeline.php
A full hands-on activity day Saxons in the Meon Valley 2013 school Saxon day
www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/saxonschoolday20
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Costumes and re-enactment equipment
& societies
Saxons in the Meon Valley 2013
http://www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/the-friends-
of-corhampton-saxon-church
There are many re-enactment organisations; these
two engage the ‘Saxons in the Meon Valley’
Herigeas Hundas - www.hampshirereenactment.com
Weorod - www.weorod.org
What life was like in Saxon Times
(including authentic re-enactment films)
Regia Anglorum – “The Kingdoms of the English”
www.regia.org
The English Companions (Tha Engliscan Gesithas)
www.tha-engliscan-gesithas.org.uk
Guided tour of the Saxon church at
Corhampton
http://www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/the-friends-
of-corhampton-saxon-church
and History of the Saxon Church at Corhampton
Download from the South Downs Learning Zone
Videos of activities, re-enactments and
Saxon scene setters for school pupils
Friends of Corhampton Church
http://www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/the-friends-
of-corhampton-saxon-church
Puppetry Friends of Corhampton Church
http://www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/the-friends-
of-corhampton-saxon-church
The Riverside Players local theatrical group
Saxon Bread making support Winchester Mill dates back to Saxon times
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winchester-city-mill/
Sustainability Centre
sustainability-centre.org
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Silversmithing links to metal finds and
Black-smithing of tools and weapons
West Dean College to find a local silver smith
http://www.westdean.org.uk/WestDeanHomepage.asp
x
Bedales school use their forge as part of their outdoor
work with pupils
http://www.bedales.org.uk/bedales-outdoor-work.html
Anglo Saxon (including) Winchester
Illuminated Manuscripts
Winchester Cathedral Education staff
http://winchester-cathedral.org.uk/visit-us/education-
services/
British Library Online (and onsite) manuscripts
https://www.bl.uk/catalogues/illuminatedmanuscripts/G
lossA.asp
Community archaeology resources,
techniques, codes of practice
Council for British Archaeology
www.archaeologyuk.org
An archaeological dig in your grounds –
‘Test Pits’
Make a link with your local archaeological society
http://www.english-
heritage.org.uk/professional/advice/our-planning-
role/greater-london-archaeology-advisory-
service/getting-involved/
AND
Access Cambridge Archaeology
www.arch.cam.ac.uk/access-archaeology/aca
Forest skills and fire making (including
bread)
The education staff at the South Downs National Park
And at the Sustainability Centre
www.sustainability-centre.org
Saxon Buildings Butser Ancient Technology centre
http://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/
Friends of Corhampton Church
http://www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/the-friends-
of-corhampton-saxon-church
Moulsecoomb Primary School
http://www.moulsecoomb.brighton-
hove.sch.uk/v6/Pages/6cStructures.html#2
Weald and Downland Museum
http://www.wealddown.co.uk/
West Stow Saxon village
www.weststow.org
Regia Anglorum’s Wychurst (‘Village in the Woods)
Project - http://wychurst.regia.org/index.html
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Archaeological reports Friends of Corhampton Church
http://www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/the-friends-
of-corhampton-saxon-church
Winchester University
http://www.winchester.ac.uk/academicdepartments/arc
haeology/Research/Pages/Research.aspx
Nationally please explore the signposting below
Arial photography, filming Google maps
(Meon Valley resources to be available soon)
Arial Film & LiDAR (LIght Detection And
Ranging)
(Meon Valley & South Downs National Park resources
to be available soon)
Meet an archaeologist Contact your local Archaeology group
http://www.english-
heritage.org.uk/professional/advice/our-planning-
role/greater-london-archaeology-advisory-
service/getting-involved/
Friends of Corhampton Church
http://www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/the-friends-
of-corhampton-saxon-church
GeoPhys images Another community archaeology project in Sussex
with illustrations of different techniques including digs
and more detailed GeoPhys
http://culverproject.co.uk/?p=1206
Saxon maps & charters Friends of Corhampton Church
http://www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/the-friends-
of-corhampton-saxon-church
Local Authority archaeology & South Downs National
Park Authority
Modern maps of excavations The Culver Archaeological dig
http://culverproject.co.uk/?p=1206
Saxon language resources and poetry
Friends of Corhampton Church
http://www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/the-friends-
of-corhampton-saxon-church
Regia Anglorum – “The Kingdoms of the English”
www.regia.org
The English Companions (Tha Engliscan Gesithas)
www.tha-engliscan-gesithas.org.uk
YouTube – search ‘Saxon Poetry’, ‘Old English’ ,
Old English Translator -
www.oldenglishtranslator.co.uk
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King Alfred the Great Investigations Hampshire advisory and inspection service King Alfred
enquiry pack
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/hias/curriculumsu
pport.htm
Alfred the Great Timeline -
www.historyonthenet.com/Chronology/timelinealfred.
htm
King Alfred Archaeology project
http://www.winchester.ac.uk/academicdepartments/arc
haeology/Research/Pages/The-Search-for-Alfred-the-
Great---Archaeology-department.aspx
Winchester Cathedral
http://winchester-cathedral.org.uk/visit-us/education-
services/
Hyde900 (Winchester) - www.hyde900.org.uk
The Saxon Monarchy
http://www.royal.gov.uk/HistoryoftheMonarchy/Kingsa
ndQueensofEngland/TheAnglo-
Saxonkings/EdgarAtheling.aspx
The Alfred Jewel at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford -
www.ashmolean.org/ash/objectofmonth/2005-
04/theobject.htm
Alton Buckle information The Curtis Museum
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/curtis-museum/alton-
history/alton-buckle.htm
Saxon Pottery, local artefacts, loan
service
Winchester Museum
http://www.winchester.gov.uk/heritage-
conservation/museums/
Hampshire advisory and inspection service
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/hias/curriculumsu
pport.htm
Hampshire archives
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/archives
The Role of Christianity and Monasteries Winchester Cathedral
http://winchester-cathedral.org.uk/visit-us/education-
services/
St Wilfred in the Meon Valley
http://wilfrid-meon-pilgrimage.co.uk/
http://earlybritishkingdoms.com/adversaries/bios/wilfre
d.html
The Riverside Players local theatrical group – St
Swithin’s puppetry
References made by St Bede
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Family engagement activities e.g. Cycling
trail
Meon Way Cycle path (website under development)
Community archaeology projects
http://www.english-
heritage.org.uk/professional/advice/our-planning-
role/greater-london-archaeology-advisory-
service/getting-involved/
Local History groups
http://www.local-history.co.uk/Groups/index.html
The St Wilfred Pilgrimage trail
http://wilfrid-meon-pilgrimage.co.uk/
Saxon dress Friends of Corhampton Church
http://www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/the-friends-
of-corhampton-saxon-church
Hampshire Wardrobe Service
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/wardrobe.htm
Saxon History in the Titchfield port Titchfield History Society -
www.communigate.co.uk/hants/ths/index.phtml
National, Regional & European Saxon
Heritage Resources
BBC Primary History – Anglo-Saxons
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/anglo_saxons
British Museum
https://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/galleries/euro
pe/gallery_41_europe_ad_300-1100.aspx and
www.britishmuseum.org/PDF/Visit_Anglo_Saxons_KS
2.pdf
British Library Online (and onsite) manuscripts
https://www.bl.uk/catalogues/illuminatedmanuscripts/G
lossA.asp
Sutton Hoo Saxon King Ship Burial -
www.suttonhoo.org
The Staffordshire Hoard -
www.staffordshirehoard.org.uk
The Bayeux Tapestry
Bayeux - www.tapisserie-
bayeux.fr/index.php?id=1&L=1
Reading (authentic British copy) -
www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk
Teacher CPD opportunities Butser ancient technology farm
Weald and Downland Museum
Winchester Museum
English Heritage
Friends of Corhampton Church
Alice holt
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Possible enquiry questions
Why did such a powerful empire decline?
e.g. links to chronology, interval and overlap of this epoch
Who were the Meonwara?
e.g. links to resources on the South Downs National Park learning zone
How did people survive?
e.g. links to blacksmiths, tool making and weapons and bread-making over a fire with links to Droxford and Winchester water Mills
What evidence is there for the Saxons?
e.g. links to the empty Saxon grave, British Museum and extracts from the Sutton Hoe DVD, look at
what archaeologists do with work related learning links and Higher education links
How important was Winchester and the Meon Valley trade routes?
e.g. links to Winchester history, the role of the Christian conversion in Saxon times, the overlap with the Romans
Why did the Dutch Saxons flee to England?
e.g. links to flooding, Saxon origins
What made Winchester school art work so special?
e.g. links to Winchester, illuminated text, King Alfred, Monasteries, St Gregory’s pastoral care, parchment, Saxon art, colours
What did King Alfred depict on the pointers that he gave to his Bishop’s when sending them the St Gregory’s Pastoral Care document?
e.g. links to Silversmithing, metals, King Alfred, Monasteries, St Gregory’s pastoral care,
Why did King Alfred write St Gregory’s Pastoral Care document?
e.g. links to King Alfred’s response to Viking raids and attitude towards education
How did the Saxon’s colour their church frescos?
e.g. links to plant extracts, metal extracts, our understanding of what is poisonous now, Winchester Cathedral, Corhampton Church
What metals did the Saxons use and for what?
e.g. links to local finds, blacksmithing, bronze, silver, Jewellery, tools, cooking utensils, building
How can you tell that Corhampton Church dates back to the Saxon’s?
e.g. links to Corhampton Church, Butser ancient technology farm, Weald and Downland Museum,
D&T
What image do we have of the Vikings? Why do they have the bad reputation?
e.g. links to Bishop Alfredge, King Alfred, 1066 re enactment, Jorvik,
Why is Bishop Alfredge of Winchester seen to be an early Martyr?
e.g. links to Viking raids, Somalian pirates, kidnapping, ransom, Winchester
Cathedral, stoned to death
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How effective was Anglo-Saxon Justice?
e.g. links to King Edgar
How far did the Vikings get to taking over?
e.g. raids, map work, language in place names
How can you tell that Saxon pots are Saxon?
e.g. links to Winchester Museum, Local finds, pottery, artefacts
What did we know about the role of the church in Saxon times?
e.g. links to Winchester Museum, St Bede, Bishops, Warnford, Hampshire Archives, Winchester Museum, Monasteries, King Alfred, Winchester Cathedral, pilgrimages
What Saxon Language can we find in the Meon Valley maps?
e.g. comparison of different geographical locations, which show the influence of Viking and Celtic
heritage
What does this rhyme about St Swithin's day mean?
'St. Swithin's day if thou dost rain
For forty days it will remain
St. Swithin's day if thou be fair For forty days 'twill rain nae mair.'
e.g. links to Winchester Cathedral, monasteries,
What sort of man really was King Alfred?
e.g. links to Winchester Cathedral, Winchester Museum, King Alfred,
How do we know what it was like to live as a Saxon child?
e.g. links to Housing, cooking and diet, chores, hygiene, dress
How do we know what happened in the Meon Valley in 1066?
e.g. links to St Bede’s, Battle of Hastings, timelines, re-enactments, Bayeux tapestry
What did St Bede tell us about the Meon Valley?
e.g. links to Bishops, Corhampton Church, Warnford, the Isle of Wight,
What happened in 1066?
e.g. links to Edward the Confessor, re-enactment, Viking defeated and Norman Rule transition to Secondary curriculum
How did the Saxons defend themselves?
e.g. artefact photos, their use of wood and metal, settlements
What can we tell from the way the Saxons were buried?
e.g. wealth, materials, position and roles in society, life, comparisons to modern day, rubbish,
How did the Saxons live?
e.g. link to artefacts, archaeology, Winchester museum, Hampshire archives
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Books to support learning
Leslie Webster, Janet Backhouse, The Making of England: Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture, A.D.600-900
Leslie Webster Anglo-Saxon Art: A New History
Terry Deary, Horrible Histories: Smashing Saxons
Professor John Blair, Anglo-Saxon Age: A Very Short Introduction
A history of the Saxon Church at Corhampton, in the Meon Valley of Hampshire (booklet on the
learning zone)
Additional Signposting
Battle of Hastings Museum and Abby
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/1066-battle-of-hastings-abbey-and-battlefield/
British Library Saxon manuscripts
http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelprestype/manuscripts/cottonmss/cottonmss.html
British Museum
http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/cultures/europe/anglo-saxon_england.aspx
European comparison of Winchester and Southampton in Saxon times
http://www.archeurope.com/index.php?page=winchester-and-southampton
Show me games and activities
http://www.show.me.uk/site/make/Anglo-Saxons/STO92.html
BBC Anglo-Saxon pages
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/anglo_saxons/
Watch out for events and opportunities here:
Friends of Corhampton Church
http://www.saxonsinthemeonvalley.org.uk/events-activities-to-join
English Heritage
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/professional/advice/our-planning-role/greater-london-
archaeology-advisory-service/getting-involved/
Current Archaeology
http://www.archaeology.co.uk/
British Council for archaeology
http://new.archaeologyuk.org/
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