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From the prehistoric days to the present, people have lived in wearside
In this section we look at the history from approximate. 8000BC to AD43
Mesolithic
or middle stone age
8000-4000BC
Neolithic
Period
4000-2000BC
Bronze
Age
2000-700BC
Iron
Age
700BC-AD43
4000BC
- 2000BC
NEOLITHIC PERIOD / NEW STONE AGE
Pollen records were taken in the tyne tees area and the results show woodland clearance took place during this time. This meant due to farming and other small industries starting up for the first time population increased. There is evidence of this all over the landscape.
