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How bronze was madeBronze was made by melting copper and tin
together.First bronze bars were melted .Then the hot metal was poured into a mould, allowed to cool and set .
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Where did they live? Houses in the Bronze Age were usually built in a round shape using natural materials and had a hearth (fire) in their centre for warmth, light and cooking. Grass was sometimes grown on the roof to help insulate it.
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What did they eat?Bronze age people had a separate house to cook in. They filled up a small hole with water and boiled the water using large hot stones from the fire. Meat was wrapped in strawto keep it clean as it boiled in the water.
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WEAPONSThe metal used most was bronze, which is a mix of copper and tin. It was made by heating the copper until it was a liquid and adding tin. The weapons they made were axe heads, knives, daggers, spears, razors and jewellery.
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JEWELLERYThese are some examples of Bronze Age jewellery found in Britain-bracelets, rings and necklets