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Bell of St. Patrick, Ireland
Bell, made of two sheets of iron riveted together with a coat of bronze added to them, from Armagh, Co. Armagh, Ireland, 6th-8th century.The bell is reputed to have belonged to Saint Patrick and is one of the principal relics of Ireland.
National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin.
Questions & Answers
When was Ireland first inhabited?
- Ireland was first inhabited between c. 7000-6500 BCE.
Where did the first people arrive in Ireland?
- People first arrived in Ireland at modern-day Coleraine in the north.
When did metallurgy begin in Ireland?
- Metallurgy had already developed by c. 2000 BCE.
What is the most famous metal Irish artifact?
- There are many well-known Irish works in metal, but among the most famous are the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch.
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