--- title: "Year 3- History-Explain the limitations of archaeological evidence" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2024-07-01-year-3-history-explain-the-limitations-of-archaeological-evidence" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 3- History-Explain the limitations of archaeological evidence ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-9124F274-DD54-457A-ABE9-1D0EB9B4CAD7.png) 1 July 2024 Today in history, Year 3 explored the limitations of archaeological evidence using digital dwellings at Skara Brae. They examined a hearth in the middle of a room and discussed what they could see. They learned that clear evidence proves the object was a hearth, which they concluded was used for heating and cooking. They justified this by noting its central location and practical uses. The class completed three columns: one with certainties (e.g., the hearth and the Neolithic people hunted, they used the antlers from deer for making tools and jewellery, another with possibilities (e.g., a place to clean yourself or sleep), and a third with their questions about Skara Brae. They also watched clips and learned that Skara Brae is located on the Orkney Islands, off the north coast of Scotland and was the home of a Neolithic farming community. ![](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-9124F274-DD54-457A-ABE9-1D0EB9B4CAD7.png) [Year 3](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [History](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/history) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/ACEC1A32-99F4-4B3E-921B-D68232F03869.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2024-06-28-year-1-inter-house-sportshall-athletics) Previous ### [Year 1 Inter-House Sportshall Athletics](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2024-06-28-year-1-inter-house-sportshall-athletics) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_3311.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2024-07-02-year-5-balanced-arguments) Next ### [Year 5 - Balanced Arguments ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2024-07-02-year-5-balanced-arguments) ### Personal Development - [News](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/events/Open_Days_2026-27_(3).png)