Anglo Saxon Sword Hilt Replica

• Encourage discussion and debate about the Anglo-Saxons with an authentic Anglo-Saxon sword hilt replica. • Have your class feel the weight of the hilt to understand the weight of a full-sized sword and discuss its historical significance. • Teachers will find this anglo-saxon sword hilt replica a useful resource for sparking curiosity and fostering understanding of anglo-saxon history in interactive lessons. This hands-on experience allows children to explore the craftsmanship and design of historical weapons, providing a tangible connection to anglo-saxon artefacts. • Incorporating this replica into classroom activities enhances the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Children can examine the hilt while discussing significant events like the Viking invasion and the resistance by Alfred the Great and Athelstan, making abstract concepts more concrete. Additionally, the replica aids in exploring Britain's settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots, Roman withdrawal from Britain, and cultural aspects of Anglo-Saxon art and Christian conversion.