Neolithic Flashcards
What did the Neolithic people bring with them?
Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, seeds and plants
When did the Neolithic people come to Ireland?
4000BC - 2000BC
What stone did the Neolithic people use?
As well as flint they also used porcellanite which they found in Antrim and Rathlin island
Where were the Neolithic people in Ireland?
All over Ireland
What did Neolithic people’s houses look like?
They were rectangular or round with a straw roof
How did the Neolithic people make their houses?
Using wattle and daub
What did the Neolithic people wear?
They used wool from sheep, spun and weaved it and then dyed it using berries
How did the Neolithic people make pottery?
What did they use it for?
Using clay
Cooking and storing food
What did the Neolithic people build around their fields and why?
They built stone walls around their fields to stop their sheep and cattle from wandering off
What crops did the Neolithic people plant?
Wheat, oats and barley
What is a quern stone used for?
To grind grains to make flour for bread
What tombs did the Neolithic people have?
Court Cairns
Dolmens
Passage Tombs
What is a Court Cairn?
A court cairn is made from large upright stones covered with layers of earth and stones
They were circular in shape and had a big open area at the entrance to the tomb
What is a dolmen?
Dolmens look like huge stone tables.
They are made by putting two or three stones standing upright with a large capstone on top
What is a passage tomb?
Passage tombs are similar to court cairns except much larger.
From the outside they look like a hill.
Newgrange is a famous passage tomb
