Viking Chainmail Hood

• To understand the Viking period, start with this chainmail to give a real sense of history. • Chain mail armour was a common form of protection during medieval and Viking times, highlighting the need for effective combat gear. • To enhance lessons on Viking history, teachers need engaging resources that make historical events more tangible for children. This Viking chainmail hood, with its weight and construction, can spark discussions about the practical challenges faced by Vikings in battle. • Incorporating this chainmail hood into lessons supports the Key Stage Two curriculum, particularly when exploring the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England. It provides a hands-on experience that complements topics such as Viking invasions and resistance by figures like Alfred the Great and Athelstan, as well as Anglo-Saxon laws and justice. Additionally, the hood is useful for teaching about Britain's settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots, Roman withdrawal from Britain, and the cultural aspects of Anglo-Saxon art and Christian conversion. This artefact helps bring these historical periods to life, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the past.