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The Iron Age was a time of dramatic change for the people of Britain and Europe. Iron replaced bronze as the material used to make tools and weapons, while religion, art, daily life, economics and politics changed dramatically.
Gold torc from the Snettisham hoard, around 75 BC More information
Gold torc from the Snettisham hoard, around 75 BC
The Battersea Shield, 350-50 BC More information
The Battersea Shield, 350-50 BC
Basse-Yutz flagons, about 400 BC More information
Basse-Yutz flagons, about 400 BC
Horned helmet, Iron Age, 150-50 BC More information
Horned helmet, Iron Age, 150-50 BC
The story of these civilisations (known to the Greeks and Romans as Britons, Celts, Germans and Iberians) and their distinct material cultures, is told through decorated Iron Age artefacts known as 'Celtic Art' and more everyday objects.
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Bronze model of a horse's head
Daily life in Iron Age Britain
Story of the Lewis Chessmen, £5.00
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