Battle Abbey and the Battle of Hastings : A Teacher's Handbook

Focusing on Battle Abbey, this is one of a series which aims to help teachers planning a site visit.

Historical background is combined with study approaches, practical information, documentary sources and photocopiable activity sheets for classroom and on-site work.

The activities and ideas can be adapted for different Key Stages of the National Curriculum.

Battle Abbey was founded by William the Conqueror on the site of the Battle of Hastings, and this handbook suggests ideas for using the site for work in history, English, media studies, technology, and travel and tourism.