Brigantes facts for kids
The Brigantes were a group of ancient people, also called a tribe, who lived in what is now northern England. They were part of the Celtic people who lived in Britain a long time ago. Their home was in the northern part of Roman Britain, between the Tyne and Humber rivers. This area is now known as Northumbria.
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Who Were the Brigantes?
The Brigantes were a powerful and important tribe in ancient Britain. They lived in large settlements and were known for their farming and metalwork. They had their own leaders and ways of life before the Romans arrived.
Neighbors of the Brigantes
The Brigantes shared their land with other tribes. Their neighbors included the Carvetii, the Parisii, the Cornovii, and the Corieltauvi. These tribes often traded with each other, but sometimes they also had conflicts over land or resources.
Related Tribes Across the Sea
It's interesting to know that there was another Brigantes tribe living far away in the south of Ireland. Historians believe these two groups might have been related. There was also a group called the Brigantii in the eastern Alps (a mountain range in Europe). This suggests that the name "Brigantes" might have been used by different groups of people who shared a common origin or language.
Images for kids
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A Romano-Brigantian theatrical mask
See also
In Spanish: Brigantes para niños
