Osher History Ireland Scotland Wales 1c

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We will examine Irish, Scottish, and Welsh history and culture from 500 BC to the present.

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Old Sarum hill fort, BritainInhabited off and on since 3000 BC.

Used by British Celts, Romans, and

English.

Tara, IrelandSite contains a neolithic tomb, dating to c. 3400 BC, and an iron age/La Tene hillfort. Also the site associated with high kingship rituals.

Dun Ailinne, IrelandDates from neolithic period, but used in iron age/La Tene era by kings of Leinster.

British round houseModern recreation of a British round house.

17th century illustration of an early British warrior.

Lindow Man, 3rd-2nd century BC and Danebury Fort burial, 3rd-2nd century BCLindow Man found in Chesire, England.

Danebury Fort Burial in Danebury Fort, England.

Housed in the British Museum.

Entremont warrior headsEntremot a La Tene site in France, but destroyed c. 120 BC by Romans.

Pillars for skulls, RoquepertuseA La Tene ritual center at Roquepertuse, France. Destroyed c. 120 BC by Romans.

Roquepertuse head shrine

Ribemont sur AncreAnother La Tene ritual site in France.

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