The Secrets of the Stone
Travel back in time to discover the dramatic history and amazing archaeology of one of Walsall’s best kept secrets, Bentley Cairn.
School study support pack comprising of a CD-ROM for use by teachers and pupils.
Age range
Aimed at Key stages 2 and 3 however there is sufficient information for teachers or group leaders to develop and deliver their own programme of study for any age range.
Once the site of two country houses, Bentley Cairn is now home to a wealth of resources which lay the foundations for delivery of a variety of exciting teaching programmes
Let characters from the past take you on a journey back in time to experience life in the 17th century Jacobean Hall when the English Civil War raged across a divided land or visit Victorian England when a different type of revolution was taking hold- the Industrial Revolution
The CD-ROM contains
- Video clips
- Timelines
- Major historical events and figures
- Verbal and written accounts
- Hyperlinks to websites
- ‘The teacher zone’- containing additional information, historic maps, original archaeological reports and other useful documents.
Contact us
For copies of the project contact:
Jeff McBride
Countryside Services
Telephone 0121 360 9464
Email mcbridej@walsall.gov.uk
Judy Simpson
School Communications Manager
Linx 2 Schools
Telephone 01922 653842
Email simpsonj@walsall.gov.uk