The Vikings in Dublin

Begin with the place names Dubh Linn and Áth Cliath, then follow the 841 longphort as it grows into a trading town. Pupils sequence Dublin's early story, learn archaeology vocabulary, examine Wood Quay finds such as post-and-wattle houses, bone combs, amber and silver, and see how archaeologists build an account from evidence, finishing with the Battle of Clontarf.

The sequence works as a complete lesson or as a historian's-skills input. Edit the PowerPoint to add a National Museum or Dublinia visit, local Viking sites or extra sources before presenting it to your class.