Ancient Droitwich: Claimed by the Celts – but which Tribe?

Ancient Droitwich: Claimed by the Celts – but which Tribe?

For a town of just 25,000 people, Droitwich has a history that rivals some of the UK’s earliest settlements, places like Abingdon, Colchester, and Ipswich, all of which claim Bronze Age or earlier occupation. Droitwich is a mostly Iron Age site, although it’s far more well known for its Roman element. These invaders from Europe built the spa that the town gets its Sunday name from - Droitwich Spa - and set up an industry around its brine springs…