Prehistoric Remains in South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is region in England that was primarily established through its mining and steel industries. The area, however, has been inhabited since prehistoric times and many artifacts from the Paleolithic era as well as Mesolithic era have been found. Some of these include the cave art in the Creswell Crags and the Mesolithic House located in Deepcar. Tourists who visit the region and stay in a a South Yorkshire hotel are often interested in these ancient remains.
The Creswell Crags contain several caves that were inhabited during the last ice age. The art found in these caves is an incredible display of history and early populations of humans. They date from forty three thousand to ten thousand years ago, a length of time that is nearly impossible to imagine for most people familiar with history extending only two thousand years ago. These caves were generally inhabited on a seasonal basis by various nomadic groups. They also represent an occupational status that continues through to the bronze and iron ages.
The Mesolithic House is a collection of remains that includes a circle of stones that form a round hut structure. This dates to approximately 8,000 BC. The Mesolithic period is commonly considered to be the middle stone age. It occurred between the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages, which represent the old stone age and new stone age respectively. It began during a period of global warming, not as it is known today, but rather a relief from an earlier ice age. The period ends with the introduction of farming and agriculture in humans. There is potter and tools that date from this period, and cultures and populations of humans are generally categorized by the type of pottery they created. These ancient remains are only some of the historic features of this area, and many more landmarks and attractions are found throughout this naturally beautiful setting.
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