Iron-Age Ware
600BC to AD43
The Iron Age settlement at Ware was a large trading centre, being the furthest point on the River Lea for ships to reach.
Following Julius Caesar’s trading agreements with the Iron Age tribes in 54BC, Ware grew in importance as the link between the River Lea and the Catuvellauni main settlement at Braughing. This link is still maintained with Ware being part of the Braughing Hundred.
There was considerable trade with the continent of Europe, with the most popular items being British hunting dogs and slaves.