Celts of Albion
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What's included in this test?
- This test provides powerful, innovative, and interactive DNA-based tools to help you explore your Iron Age ancestors, trace Celtic lineages in the British Isles, and uncover your genetic connections to the Celts of Albion.
- Discover how closely you are related to Celts of Albion (873–233 BC) , individuals associated with Iron Age Celtic societies of Britain—warriors, farmers, metalworkers, and tribal elites active across England, Scotland, and Wales during the formative centuries of Celtic Britain:
- Receive a detailed breakdown of your ancient geographical origins, interactive ancestry maps showing where your ancestors lived, farmed, traded, fought, and formed tribal networks across Iron Age Britain, and your exact genetic similarity to each individual included in this Celtic-era dataset.
- Compare your DNA with over 50 worldwide ancient and modern populations.
- Journey back more than two millennia to reconnect with the Celtic communities of Albion whose languages, art, and social structures laid the cultural foundations of Britain before the Roman conquest.
- Help us reconstruct the origins, internal diversity, and regional identities of the Celts of Albion using the power of ancient DNA.
- Meet the Celts of Albion — Before Rome, Before Empires, this can be Your Story.
- Basic test includes 5 members.
- Advanced test includes 15 members. Best Deal: Unlock access to a broader collection of Celtic and Iron Age DNA tests with our compendium: Celts of the Ancient World
About the test
Albion: The Iron Age Celts — Britain Before Rome (c. 873–233 BC)
Step into Iron Age Britain, centuries before Roman conquest, when Celtic-speaking communities shaped the landscapes, cultures, and identities of Albion. This test explores the genetic legacy of Iron Age Celtic populations in Britain between approximately 873 and 233 BC—a period marked by hillfort societies, regional tribal identities, intensified agriculture, and far-reaching connections across the Channel into continental Europe.
During this era, Britain was not isolated. Communities across southern England, the Midlands, northern England, and Wales participated in dynamic exchange networks linking Atlantic Europe, Gaul, and the broader La Tène cultural sphere. Hillforts such as Danebury and Dinorben served as political and ceremonial centers, while lowland settlements and burial grounds reflect everyday life, social stratification, and regional continuity. The individuals represented here capture the biological structure of pre-Roman Britain, preserving Celtic ancestry rooted in earlier Bronze Age populations yet shaped by Iron Age mobility and interaction.
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Together, these sites span much of Britain and Wales, illustrating the geographic diversity of Iron Age Celtic populations. They capture a mosaic of communities united by shared cultural traditions yet deeply regional in ancestry, subsistence, and social structure.
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Discover your DNA from Iron Age Albion—when Celtic societies shaped Britain’s landscapes, cultures, and people long before Rome set foot on its shores.
Step into Iron Age Britain, centuries before Roman conquest, when Celtic-speaking communities shaped the landscapes, cultures, and identities of Albion. This test explores the genetic legacy of Iron Age Celtic populations in Britain between approximately 873 and 233 BC—a period marked by hillfort societies, regional tribal identities, intensified agriculture, and far-reaching connections across the Channel into continental Europe.
During this era, Britain was not isolated. Communities across southern England, the Midlands, northern England, and Wales participated in dynamic exchange networks linking Atlantic Europe, Gaul, and the broader La Tène cultural sphere. Hillforts such as Danebury and Dinorben served as political and ceremonial centers, while lowland settlements and burial grounds reflect everyday life, social stratification, and regional continuity. The individuals represented here capture the biological structure of pre-Roman Britain, preserving Celtic ancestry rooted in earlier Bronze Age populations yet shaped by Iron Age mobility and interaction.
Collected and reconstructed from:
- Oxfordshire — Yarnton; Thame; Stanton Harcourt (Gravelly Guy): Lowland settlement and burial contexts representing central southern Britain, reflecting long-term population continuity and agricultural lifeways within Iron Age Celtic societies.
- Somerset — Ham Hill: One of Britain’s largest hillfort complexes, associated with major Iron Age population centers, trade, and craft production in southwest Britain.
- Kent — Cliffs End Farm; East Kent Access Road: A key gateway between Britain and the Continent, preserving evidence of cross-Channel contact, migration, and ritual activity within Iron Age communities.
- Hampshire — Nether Wallop (Danebury): A classic Iron Age hillfort site representing complex social organization, storage economies, and regional power in southern Britain.
- Derbyshire — Brassington (Carsington Pasture Cave): A northern upland context reflecting Iron Age life beyond the southern lowlands, capturing regional diversity within Celtic Britain.
- North Yorkshire — Knapton Wold: A burial landscape associated with Iron Age communities of northern England, illustrating geographic breadth across Albion.
- Wales — Clwyd (Dinorben): A major Welsh hillfort complex representing western British Celtic societies and their strongholds prior to Roman expansion.
Together, these sites span much of Britain and Wales, illustrating the geographic diversity of Iron Age Celtic populations. They capture a mosaic of communities united by shared cultural traditions yet deeply regional in ancestry, subsistence, and social structure.
This test reveals:
- The genetic structure of Iron Age Celtic populations in Britain
- Regional variation across England and Wales before Roman contact
- Continuity from Bronze Age ancestry into Iron Age societies
Perfect for:
- People with British or Irish Isles ancestry interested in deep Celtic roots
- Enthusiasts of Iron Age archaeology and pre-Roman Britain
- Anyone curious about Britain’s population before the Roman world
Your personalized report includes:
- Direct comparison to Iron Age individuals from England and Wales
- mtDNA and Y-DNA haplogroup analysis relevant to Celtic-era populations
- A breakdown of your genetic affinity to Iron Age Britons
- Historical and archaeological context covering hillforts, tribal regions, and Celtic Britain
Discover your DNA from Iron Age Albion—when Celtic societies shaped Britain’s landscapes, cultures, and people long before Rome set foot on its shores.
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The Ancient DNA Hub DNA test is the first next-generation DNA test. It is designed solely using the DNA of ancient people throughout history using our novel technologies.
With this test, you will receive a precise ancient ethnicity estimate with far greater geographical details than you could imagine. You will make new connections with historical people and places where your ancestors lived, walked, battled, created, and dreamed thousands of years ago. Using genetic data and evidence from history and archeology, we can revive the past and allow you to take part in this story at the most personal level.
