By: Steve Patterson
Submitted: 2010-04-09 21:09:10 | Word Count: 496
Origin: The Celtic existed in Britain during the Stone Age period. The Celtic concept is a modern way of interpreting the history of the people of Britain. They were military people who did not have good relationships among themselves. They did not have good relationships as people of one tribe. The Celtic also greatly believed on their art works and they used the words of the Romans due to their close interaction even if they had fought. The Celtic people arrived in Britain about 500 and 100 years B.C
The Celtic people where not organized in their attacks, because they were split and they lacked harmony and unity. Also the Celtic people did not have a strict adherence to their language, culture and religion. Further still they lacked a central system that could govern them as an entity. This lack of a central system of governance made them lack order and discipline hence they could fight among themselves. They were very much used to war and looting property of other people. The Celtic are well known to have introduced iron working to the British Isles.
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Introduction of iron: The introduction of iron had remarkable consequences to the community at large. First trade changed completely and it promoted the independence of the people. During the Bronze Age trade was also beneficial, but it was not ready available everywhere. But iron was cheap and ready available in most places. Hence the Celts utilized the iron in promoting food production.
Hill forts: Was a method that the Celts and Britons used to enhance their security. The number of hill forts increased greatly during the time of Celtic conversion. Some of the hill forts were very small in size; hence they could not be enough for one family, but with time larger forts were built up. It was not very clear as to who exactly came up with the idea of hill forts, weather by the Britons as a way of defending themselves or by the Celts as they were moving to unsafe zones. Most of these hill forts lacked a water source for long-term use. So they were only used for a short period of time.
Celtic family life: The Celtic people preferred staying together as a clan that is extended families existed within there setups. The Celtic did not rear their children for their own, instead they gave them out. Their children were raised by foster parents. In most cases the foster parent used to be a brother of the mother of the child. Each clan also had its own customs and social structures.
Housing: They lived in small huts which were made of hutched timber, with walls made of wicker and thatched roofs. Each tribe had its own currency.
Farming: The Celtic were very good farmers and they introduced the iron plough in Britain. The earlier ploughs that were in use were below standards, they could not perform to the required standards.
