European Bronze Age farmers differed from their stone-cutting predecessors – they used horses and chariots to work; kept flocks of sheep for woollen clothing; and used bronze as a standard commodity of exchange.
Technological development was rapid; the manufacture of tools and weapons increased; and specialised equipment emerged for shaving, woodworking, and metalworking.
A gouge is essentially a chisel with a concave blade, and would most likely have been used for carpentry.
To discover more about Celtic culture, please visit our relevant blog post: Bronze Age Britain.
