Celts Loan Box

Experience life as a local before and during the Roman conquest of Wales. See examples of the clothing of the time and the weapons used to defend their territory.

We have three of these boxes available for schools and education groups to borrow.

This education loan box includes:

1 x 'Waterloo' helmet

1 x Trousers

1 x Cloak

1 x Brooch

1 x Skirt

1 x Book: 'Caradog and the Romans'

This loan box also comes with larger objects that include:

1 x Shield

1 x Spear

1 x Sword

1 x Scabbard (sheath for a sword)

Suggested activities

Celtic warrior role‑play

Pupils dress in the costume and practise warrior stances, movement, and commands.

Object handling enquiry

Examine the shield, spear, and clothing to infer materials, craftsmanship, and what they reveal about Celtic society.

Battle formations

Explore how Celts may have fought, comparing their tactics with Roman formations.

Storytelling and myth

Use the costume and weapons as prompts to create stories inspired by Celtic heroes or legends.

Art and design

Sketch shield patterns, design Celtic knots, or create symbolic warrior markings.

Curriculum Links

Humanities (History Focus)

Chronology and change — placing the Celts within the Iron Age and understanding their encounters with the Romans.
Beliefs, culture and identity — exploring Celtic symbolism, warrior culture, and community roles.

Languages, Literacy and Communication

Oracy — discussing object uses, presenting findings, and participating in role‑play.

Expressive Arts

Visual design — designing shield patterns, warrior markings, or Celtic knotwork.

Health and Well‑being

Physical movement — practising safe warrior stances, formations, and movement sequences.

Mathematics and Numeracy

Patterns and symmetry — analysing and creating Celtic knot patterns.

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