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No written language of the pre-Roman inhabitants of Britain is known; therefore, the history, culture and way of life of pre-Roman Britain are known mainly through archaeological finds. Archaeological evidence demonstrates that ancient Britons were involved in extensive maritime trade and cultural links with the rest of Europe from the ...
July – Julius Caesar invades Britain and defeats the Catuvellauni under Cassivellaunus. [19] September – Tribute fixed, and peace agreed between the Catevellauni and the Trinovantes, allied with Rome. Romans return to Gaul. [19] 50 BC Fleeing to Britain after a failed revolt in Gaul, Commius becomes chieftain of the Atrebates. [19] 34 BC
43 Roman invasion of Britain, ordered by Claudius, who dispatches Aulus Plautius and an army of some 40,000 men; 60 Revolt against the Roman occupation, led by Boudica of the Iceni, begins; c. 84 Romans defeat Caledonians at the battle of Mons Graupius; 122 Construction of Hadrian's Wall begins; 142 Construction of Antonine Wall in Scotland begins
Thousands of ancient butchered human bones found in a deep shaft in southwest England have pointed archaeologists to a grim chapter of British prehistory that occurred during the Early Bronze Age.
Saxon mercenaries existed in Britain since before the late Roman period, but the main influx of population probably happened after the fifth century. The precise nature of these invasions is not fully known; there are doubts about the legitimacy of historical accounts due to a lack of archaeological finds.
At least eight other prehistoric humans were buried in the cave. ‘Fantastic discovery’ leads archaeologist to 11,000-year-old human remains in Britain Skip to main content
There are many prehistoric sites and structures of interest remaining from prehistoric Britain, spanning the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. Among the most important are the Wiltshire sites around Stonehenge and Avebury, which are designated as a World Heritage Site. [1]
Britain’s greatest prehistoric temple: New research has revealed that the crucial (now partly buried) central stone of Stonehenge was brought to the site from northern mainland Scotland or ...