We are learning about local history in the time of the Vikings.
- I can look for Viking evidence on Trusty’s Hill.
On Thursday 7th of March 2019 we went on a trip to find out more about our local history in the time of the Vikings. We went to Trusty’s Hill near Gatehouse to imagine what it might have been like to attack and defend a hillfort.
The hillfort had very steep sides and would have had four ditches and wooden walls to try and get past if it were being attacked. It would have been very difficult to carry a shield and an axe while also trying to climb. We came back to school and pretended that we were arriving from our Viking Longship on to a beach.
We had to work as a team to make a shelter from ropes and sails. We thought about the games Viking children may have played. Our challenge was to design and make games using things from the nature garden. We really enjoyed having a go at each other’s games. To end our day, we had a Viking feast and shared stories around the fire.
Alex: “I learned that the Vikings were defending and would go to the great hall to stay safe”
Emily-Rose: “I learned that the Vikings took over Gatehouse”
Kelvin: “I learned more about Viking runes after seeing some carvings”
Isla McF: “I learned that in battle it’s better to stick together when defending by making a shield wall”
Freya: “I realise now how hard it is to climb carrying a shield without falling!”
Lewis: “I learned that when Vikings were in battles they would have to build a shield wall to protect everyone.”
Rylan: “I enjoyed climbing up the hill to get the crown”
Ben W: “It was fun seeing the runes”
Fraser: “I enjoyed the view from the top of the hill”
Kianna: “I enjoy climbing the ditches and hill”
Ameilia: “I will never forget getting to the top of the hill”
Aflie: “I learned that Vikings were outside in all weathers, cold and warm!”
Lexi: “It was tricky climbing through the brambles”
Blaine: “I learned that it is very hard to attack uphill”.
Adam: “It’s easier to climb downhill, I used my shield to balance”
Dylan: “I saw all four ditches”.
Sam: “It must have been very hard to be a Viking, you had to be tough”
Holly: “It was so fun having the battles, I felt like a real Viking”.
Ria: “I loved listening to the Viking stories around the fire”.
Keighla: “I love climbing with my shield”.
Isla McC: “Toasting marshmallows was great”
Kacie: “I got really muddy making my Viking game, I used wood and you had to try not to fall in the water”.
Callum: “I saw the sea from the top”.
Gregor: “I loved the battle”.
Saffron: “My favourite part was when we attacked from the top of the hill”
Riley: “We had a Viking feast, it was tasty!”
Pawel: “The best part was making the shield wall”
Leo: “I now know how hard it is to walk up hill through brambles with my shield”
Ben R: “The best part was in the nature garden, I got muddy after I built my Viking game”
Becky: “I thought eating the hot dogs and marshmallows was great after exploring the hill in the morning”.
