Late neolithic and early bronze ages in Northumberland.

The late neolithic and early bronze age ran from 3000 to 1500 bc up here in Northumberland.

This was a time for the henge builders, burial cairns and excavations at Yeavering, Thirlings and at Woodbridge Farm. The land was becoming settled and the people had enough idea of continuity to build their settlements, bury their dead and believe in a future which would always be provided for in this rich landscape.

The nearest market town is Wooler.

Early Neolithic in Northumberland

The early Neolithic from about 3000 to 4000 bc was the time when hunting gave way to farming in Northumberland. The vast forests of oak,elm, birch and pine were felled to make way for crops and grazing animals. Pottery was fired in kilns and the cup and ring motifs which are still visible as rock art were carved.