Year 3 went to Leigh Woods to visit Stoke Leigh Camp which was once an Iron Age village. They did tribal band making, ground wheat and make string out of nettle stalks. There was time to explore artefacts, such as coins, tools and jewellery and ask questions of the experts. They climbed up the steep (very muddy) walls of the camp to find out why it had been built in that position. The view from the top was amazing, they could see the suspension bridge and miles and miles of Bristol. This made the children realise that the camp had been built so that enemies could be seen approaching from a long way away.
A very enjoyable and interesting day!
A very enjoyable and interesting day!
