Sherborne Old Castle Education Admission
Education
Overview
Book a free self-led visit to Sherborne Old Castle and organise your day to suit your curriculum objectives.
Explore over 900 years of history; from a 12th century fortified palace to Sir Walter Raleigh’s Elizabethan modifications to a highly defendable Royalist stronghold during the civil war.
Venture down the steps at the North Gate to what was once a busy landing port at the edge of the lake, and take a walk around the dry moat to get a unique view of the castle and curtain wall.
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KS1 History: Significant historical events, people and places within the locality
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KS2 History: Local history study. Study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066
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KS2 Geography: Use geographical skills and fieldwork. Understand the strategic significance of the castle’s position
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KS3 History: Local history study. Development of Church, state and society in Britain 1066-1509 and 1509-1745
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GCSE History: Study of the historic environment