By Olivia
This term in
Neptune class we have been learning about the Anglo-Saxons.
If you want
to find out some fascinating facts about these fearsome warriors, read on.
Sutton Hoo
Sutton Hoo
is an ancient Anglo-Saxon burial site where a young woman once lived in a
cottage. She was interested in history and eager to see what was underneath the
large mound on her land. So, one dark gloomy day she paid for an archaeologist
to dig up the biggest mound. They discovered lots of jewels, gold coins,
weapons, helmets and …don’t forget the armour. All of this was found in a
gigantic wooden ship (if you want to see the helmet and some of the other
discoveries go to the British Museum in London).
Grendal
Have you
ever wondered who the mythical creature Grendal was? Grendal is a green and
horrid mythical Anglo-Saxon creature that hated noise. Every time Chief Daneswold
threw a fun, loud and exciting party his ears started to hurt, so he usually
burnt down the feasting hall. As you may be thinking, Chief Daneswold wasn’t
happy about this.
Neptune school trip to Dover Museum
Did you know
that a Bronze age boat was discovered in Dover in 1992? You can see its remians
in Dover Museum. Did you know the Bronze age boat found in Dover is about 3000
years old and is made of wood, moss and bees wax? It was held together by rope. Did you know
that in Viking times they used moss and beeswax to keep their boats water proof?
Its true!
