During the Bronze Age, the climate of Ireland deteriorated and extensive deforestation took place. The population of Ireland at the end of the Bronze Age was probably in excess of 100,000, and may have been as high as 200,000.

Introduction to the Bronze Age in Ireland. The Irish Bronze Age dates from approximately 2500 BC to 500BC. The period is characterised by the wealth of new, innovative and exciting metalworking techniques. The population of Bronze Age Ireland was highly organised.

From around 2500 BC the knowledge of working gold and copper ushered in a new period of cultural development in Ireland and the practice of depositing objects in hoards throughout the Bronze Age has ensured a rich resource for the Museum’s collections of bronze weapons and gold ornaments.

The Bronze Age period in Ireland dates from around 2500 BC when copper and gold were mined and smelted. Ireland played an important role in the Bronze Age period across Europe due to its Copper mines.

During the Bronze Age in Ireland, a new form of metalworking emerged: the creation of tools, weapons, and other artifacts from bronze. Bronze swords, spears, axes, and shields were among the most important Bronze Age objects recovered in Ireland.

2014年8月22日 · The practice of burying the dead began in Ireland with the Bronze Age, and is the most significant trace of their lives that remains today after their bronze tools, weapons, and jewellery.

A collection of bronze age objects which allow students to learn about the Bronze Age by exploring the artefacts and thinking about their usage.

2023年10月5日 · The Bronze Age, spanning from approximately 2500 BC to 500 BC in Ireland, ushered in an era of unparalleled advancements. Characterized by the introduction and widespread use of metal, particularly bronze, this epoch saw Ireland transitioning into a society marked by intricate metalworking, expansive trade networks, and burgeoning societal ...

2013年3月21日 · In the early Bronze Age, Ireland had more than its fair share of gold. Was it imported, or are there forgotten deposits of gold? Chemical investigations suggest that raw …

Bronze Age settlements in Britain and Ireland generally were small in scale. There is no evidence for the construction of hamlets or villages. Instead, the settlement pattern is predominantly one of scattered farmsteads, each providing a home for a single nuclear or small extended family group.