Settlement during the Mesolithic Era
I can describe how humans lived in the Mesolithic Era.
Settlement during the Mesolithic Era
I can describe how humans lived in the Mesolithic Era.
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Key learning points
- The Mesolithic Era began around 12,000 years ago.
- Britain was attached to the mainland but sea levels rose making it an island, reducing contact with the rest of Europe.
- The first evidence for houses in Britain and Ireland comes from the Mesolithic Era; a lot of evidence is from campsites.
- Mesolithic people hunted wild animals, fished and gathered wild plants, likely moving camps in different seasons.
- Howick house is called ‘Britain’s oldest house’ with its remains suggesting it was built c.7600 years ago.
Keywords
Mesolithic Era - the Mesolithic Era was the middle period of the Stone Age
Settlement - a settlement is place where people come to live in
Campsite - a group of temporary shelters is called a campsite
Common misconception
That a campsite is used for holidays.
Discuss the difference between campsites in the Mesolithic Era and a campsite today to highlight the differences.
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