Pulling up the portcullis to explore how and why castles and forts developed

Disciplinary knowledge is often identified as a key area of development by subject leaders. In this article, Susie Townsend explores the concepts of change, continuity and causation through the lens of forts and castles. Emphasizing the importance of enquiry, she provides a range of historical activities that could be used in the classroom as well as advocating for the importance of site visits...