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Approximately 100 children enrolled as time detectives “employed” by the Pilsbury Castle Interpretation Group. They were introduced to their local landscape on an animated walk, when the story behind archaeological humps and bumps was brought to life by characters from the past. Teachers were then provided with a wealth of primary and secondary resources relating to the castle itself and a full range of educational activities linked to the National Curriculum. The children were taken on site visits, met up with an Anglo Saxon and worked with historians and archaeologists to study and research the site as well as life and times in the 11th century.
Once they had begun to understand the time period, the castle itself and the processes involved in archaeological and historical research, the children then worked with artists to interpret the castle in a variety of art forms. One school produced a “Bayeux Tapestry” of Pilsbury whilst another made heraldic banners. Two schools worked together to develop a drama and performance for the Midsummer Finale whilst another school worked in the local tradition of well dressing and made permanent collages.
The children involved in the project are essentially the future landowners and residents of the area and it is hoped that their understanding of the site and landscape will instil a desire to care and conserve it in the future.