The evolution of man and the use of different materials in different areas of the planet, They have given historians of the nineteenth century a way of dividing history into periods whose start dates vary according to continents and / or regions and known as Stone age – located this period according to some scholars, more than 2 millions of years – Bronze Age Y Iron Age, the latter between the V and XI centuries BC by region, as I mentioned before.
The area now occupied by Nigeria Africa is considered the first that was used in iron casting and forging. In other regions it was much later. Some studies consider the beginning of the Roman Empire as an end to the period known as the Iron Age in Europe.
Village Iron Age Castell Henllys, at Cost Pembrokeshire National Park – Gales, with rebuilding their circular houses, It transports us about 2000 years ago.
This archaeological park that recreates the village in the exact place where the roundhouses settled, it is about 150 kilometers northeast of Cardiff, Welsh capital and near a river that probably provided water to the village and its inhabitants in everyday life. The area is surrounded by wildlife and lush vegetation. It is the only archaeological park of the Iron Age Britain has been rebuilt in the exact place where there was formerly.
Both the surrounding area as the way of arrival offer visitors the opportunity to experience the nature prior to entering the village itself.
Once there we find three round houses and a barn that have been reconstructed according to evidence uncovered by archaeologists, in the place where there had been more than 2000 years.
You can freely walk around the park and enter the houses and the barn where you will find items used at the time to develop various tasks, as well as those who served for everyday life.
The construction of these houses is simple circular, made with own material instead. Some high ground by a wooden structure, thus protecting the environment humidity. The cover is a huge conical structure made of straw on wooden frame also it makes vertical enclosure. Inside the house is located, practically in the center, the fire area and kitchen. Outside a fire pit is also located in the middle of the three houses and some areas structures outdoor work.
During the season when the park opens to the public take place in the various cultural events for the whole family and groups such as storytelling, handicraft workshop features of Iron Age, guided tours with history and costumes, bushwalking, Celtic celebrations, archeology workshops.
The visitor center and exhibition part of the park also offers a shop and a small cafe. There is also an area for outdoor peak or.
It's a very full agenda is available on the website of Pembrokeshirecost: http://www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk/default.asp?PID=261
The setting and the hill where is located the park Henllys, They belong to an area which has developed from prehistoric man so may well go elsewhere Castell Henllys describing that period in Pembrokeshire and give a picture of how the Celts were related to this land, besides allowing us to fully enjoy an area of great natural value, cultural and heritage.
These sites are in the vicinity:
– Crugiau Cemaes - Bronze Age and Iron Age
– Carreg Coetan Arthur - Cromlech Neolithic
– Dinas Mawr - Strong Iron Age
– Pentre child - Cromlech Neolithic
– Foel Drygarn - Bronze Age and Iron Age
– Flesh Meini - Rocas dolerite
– Great marsh – Stone Circle, 4000 year old.
Timetable CASTLE HENLLYS
Summer: late March to early November
Every day from 10am to 17hs
Prices
Children 3,50 £
Adults 5,50 £
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) 15 £
Location
Castell Henllys
Meline – Crymych
Pembrokeshire SA41 3UR
A recommended for the whole family visit and a way to learn the history vivenciándola from within through this reconstruction carried out in this park as well as cultural events organized in the.
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