Mesolithic England

Mesolithic England, often referred to as the Middle Stone Age, occurred roughly between 10,000 and 5,000 BCE. This era followed the last Ice Age and marked significant changes in lifestyle. People were primarily hunter-gatherers, relying on hunting animals and foraging for plants. The climate became warmer, leading to rich forests and diverse wildlife. Tools became more advanced, with microliths—small, sharp stones used to make arrowheads and other implements. Communities began to form in specific areas, indicating early signs of settled life. This period laid the groundwork for the Neolithic revolution and the rise of agriculture.