the Celts were groups of Iron Age people in Europe who shared similar languages and culture

a popular later style of Celtic art which uses curves, swirls and leafy patterns is called La Tène

a torc is a large solid ring worn around the neck

Celtic art, the Snettisham Great Torc and the Battersea Shield

History

In ‘Iron Age Britain: what have historians learnt about Iron Age Britain?’ pupils are invited to contrast their strong understanding of early civilisations with Iron Age Britain. In ‘Ancient Greek civilisation: what do we know about ancient Greece?’ pupils are able to apply their understanding of these places to Bronze Age Greece.

In ‘The earliest civilisations: the Indus and the Shang’ pupils were encouraged to develop their understanding of the concept of civilisation. In ‘Iron Age Britain: what have historians learnt about Iron Age Britain?’ pupils are now invited to contrast their strong understanding of early civilisations with Iron Age Britain.

Iron Age Britain: what have historians learnt about Iron Age Britain?

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Which group of people lived in small farming settlements during the Iron Age?

Which are features of the La Tène style of Celtic art? 

a large metal ring worn around the neck during the Iron Age

a weapon used during the Iron Age in battles

It is made from gold alloy, it has eight metal ropes twisted together.

It is made from bronze and decorated in the La Tène style of Celtic art.

It was found in a field in 1950 by a farmer ploughing.

It is a piece of Iron Age jewellery, made from metal.

Which statement is describing the Battersea Shield?

made from gold alloy, it has metal rope and decorative terminals

made from bronze, the cover has red glass beads and three circles

Match the artefact to the correct description.

that the Celts were interested in art and design 

What did archaeologists learn from the Battersea Shield and the Snettisham Great Torc?

The Iron Age began in Britain approximately 280 years ago.

The Iron Age began in Britain approximately 1000 years ago.

The Iron Age began in Britain aprroximately 2800 years ago.

The Iron Age began in Britain approximately 2 million years ago.

Archaeologists use artefacts to learn about the past. True or false?

Art is only created on paper. True or false?

pieces of art, created to express ideas and feelings 

Match the word to the correct definition.

Prehistoric humans created art. True or false?

making items out of metal in a skilled way

making items out of wood using metal tools

making items out of stone using metal tools

making items out of wood in a skilled way

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Celtic art, the Snettisham Great Torc and the Battersea Shield

Lesson outcome

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This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.