Resources needed

Worksheets - These may be printed off to help the children record their findings more easily.

• Where do we settle?
• The Saxon Village
• Making Plans
• Clues from Place Names
  
  
• There are also several extension sheets for children who want to continue at home or want to do extra study in Computer Clubs. These are ;-
• Planning Cerdic's Village
• What rots?
• How long does it take to rot?

Resources particular to Worcestershire

NB At this point, teachers in areas other than Worcestershire will need to find support services and source material pertinent to their own locality.

A resource pack obtainable from Bishop's Wood Environmental Centre, Crossway Green, Stourport, Worcestershire DY13 9SE. This includes details of Anglo-Saxon finds and settlements in Worcestershire, and information on County Archaeological Services.

Reconstructed Saxon Hall at Bishop's Wood Environmental Centre.

The County Archaeological Service can provide, for hire, a working replica of a Saxon loom (with demonstrator if required) and a range of replica artefacts. Talks can also be provided for local schools as well as 'Hands on Archaeology' sessions.

Contact Deborah Overton Tel 01905 855000

Additional Internet sites for General Information on the Anglo- Saxons

Sutton Hoo Site 1  This is a teacher resource with some clear pictures of the Sutton Hoo Burial Site.

Sutton Hoo Site 2  A quite complex site with lots of information for teachers.

BBC Village History Site  A site for teachers interested in history of villages

Period Clothing  A site directory for teachers dealing with clothing of the period.

Further resources

Focal Point Audiovisual Ltd
251 Copnor Road,
Portsmouth.
PO3 5EE.

British Museum Education Office,
38 Russell Square,
London
WC1B 3DG