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Who are the Celts?

Where did they live?We know that the Celts lived in round houses which were grouped together in hill forts.

These round houses had wattle and daub walls, a thatched straw roof and had a fire

lit in the middle.

Clothes and Appearance

We can find out more about what we think Celts look like here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/celts/factfile/clothes.shtml

The “A Tale of Weaving” story here helps you understand how they made their clothes:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/celts/factfile/clothes.shtml

Celtic home life

Celts at Work

Ploughing

Pottery

Woodwork Weaving

What did they look like?

The pictures of the Celts in this presentation provide an idea of the sort of clothes they wore.

We can find out more here:<http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/celts/activities/weaving.shtml>

<http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/prehistory/ironage_intro_05.shtml>

Celtic Metalwork

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/celts/index.shtml?1

The metal work below are called Torks.

Why did the Celts wear them?

Can you design your own Celtic clothes and jewellery?