Houses through the Prehistoric Ages
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 1.2.1
Houses through the Prehistoric Ages
Stone Age Houses
- People in the Stone Age lived from about 2.5 million BC to 2,000 BC.
- Stone Age houses were simple huts made from wood, stones, and animal skins.
- The huts were built near rivers or caves for water and safety.
- People in the Stone Age moved for food, so they never stayed in the same house for long.
Bronze Age Houses
- The Bronze Age lasted from about 2,000 BC to 700 BC in Britain.
- Bronze Age families lived in roundhouses made of wattle and daub.
- The houses had wooden frames and roofs made from straw or reeds.
- People built villages with many roundhouses for safety and community.
Iron Age Houses
- The Iron Age lasted from about 700 BC to AD 43 in Britain.
- Iron Age houses were roundhouses with stronger wood and stone bases.
- The houses often had thatched roofs and were built in hillforts for protection.
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