Iron Age Roundhouse: 12 Day Bushcraft Shelter with Hand Tools | Full Build

Building a medieval roundhouse from the iron age in 12 days. This bushcraft shelter build took us 12 days to make with simple hand tools. It has a thatched roof and wattle and clay walls. This bushcraft camp was inspired by the ancient celts that occupied britain thousands of years ago. They lived in round dwellings generally made from wattle and daub and a roof made from thatched water reed, long straw, sod or turf and heather. They had fire pits inside their houses where they would cook the food and the smoke would permeate through the roof of the thatch material, keeping the shelter warm and dry. We used simple hand tools for this build: axe, saw, knife, hand auger and drawknife to build this tiny house in the woods. This was a collaboration project with my friend Dustin from Bushcraft Tools. See a link to his channel below. Thank you for watching!
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[@TAOutdoors]

This is highlights of the Celtic Roundhouse build so far! Once lockdown in the U.K. lifts I’ll head back here to film an epic overnighter with Dustin. Working on a skills video for you guys which is a little different to the norm but I think you will enjoy it! Cheers for watching - Mike

[@TheRealColt]

What a corker build Mike, Fantastic teamwork and ingenuity. you guys will be more than prepared for when society collapses. absolutely love you and your dads channels. keep up the great work guys.

[@Build-to-Inspire]

Hi Mike. Lovely looking thing. Me and some friends are also building one in our woods in Staffordshire. Could you share a link of where you get the thatch from? I'm struggling to source it. Cheers and great vid as always.

[@oky_890]

Is this property your's?

[@BvictoryforChrist]

@The Challenge Bros it’s called a drawknife

[@artistaloca4]

And the reeds? Or long straw? What is the rooving material, please?

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

WE DID SUCH A GREAT JOB ON THAT BUILD!

[@MrGoesBoom]

You did, it looks fantastic

[@clydemorris3927]

Yes yes you did looks really good I remember seeing it last year thank you from Arkansas Clyde 🇺🇸

[@TAOutdoors]

Best one yet mate!

[@d.m.e.b.m.f7649]

I wasn't paying attention at the start so I had no idea what the title was. By the time I looked up you were building the same kind of hut you built last time. I thought "That's very odd" so I did what I should've done from the start and read the title. Great job again on how this turned out!

[@lunar_trader]

Just out of curiosity is this type of build water proof by chance an if so then how dose it fair against the snow :?

[@brightphoebesays]

Love it! The first time I saw a reconstruction Iron age roundhouse, I was overwhelmed with awe, and transported.

[@Tetrafiyed]

I like to believe not a single word was said between you guys the whole build

[@jesuschristislordoflordsan427]

its in the bible. the time will come when ppl dont want to hear truth but prefer to listen what itches their ears

[@WhoThisMonkey]

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[@Prototype_AI]

It only took me getting up at 3AM to finally catch one of your videos as they get posted! Greeting from Japan!

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks for the commitment!

[@LIITONMIES]

3.46 am here

[@jesuschristislordoflordsan427]

3-00 PM or Am might be Satans hour

[@user-yy7tw9hv9n]

@@TAOutdoors What was the dog barking at at the 3:06 mark?

[@atmywhitson]

My daughter introduced me to this video & I'm not disappointed. Learning how to live off the land like our ancestors did isn't an easy task, but it's extremely rewarding! Of course you guys make it look like a piece of cake! Thank you for the well done, informative videos looking forward to more.

[@LovingOffGrid]

Basically just by using the surrounding trees these guys create magic. When the snow goes away here in the northern part of Sweden I'm going to have a go at it.

[@OneHippiesMusings]

Plan plan plan, and then plan some more before getting started. Then, get your materials together beforehand as much as you can of course. Good luck and have fun!

[@Bluebearymango]

Amazing build! Can you imagine just stumbling across a round house in the middle of the woods?

[@ihopetowin]

Would not have been possible without the dogs' supervision. The mud and daub making and application must have been a daunting part of this beautiful creation.

[@michaellawson6298]

Those Silky saws and draw knives are so handy. I'm glad that out iron age ancestors had them.

[@Irina-lh9gn]

A real treat watching you and your dogs work together. Can't believe you did in just 12 days!

[@serkisshakenians1026]

Bravo. Bravo. Bravo. Bravo.

[@Rynohoopty]

So glad you started to include the food from the episodes, honestly some of my favorite parts

[@philipmarq]

One of the most interesting videos I have seen. It was like magic, a solid shelter appears from nothing. Thanks for the shortest 40 minutes of film watching.

[@elijahjohnson215]

Everyday I become happier and happier I found this channel.

[@nelson466]

Feel so good to be back to the stone age

[@jeanetteswalberg6166]

Mike, I always think whatever shelter you're currently working on is my favorite. Then you go and build something else, lol! Wishing you and your family a sweet Valentine's Day. Hope your wife and daughter are doing well. 💟

[@jocessiecodilla5569]

Hi I've been waiting your adventure I'm one of your fan I enjoyed watching your doing well in your cool cabin ,I'm from Philippines keep it up, God blessed you and your family

[@allaroundamazing7007]

This is so awesome and very inspiring. In a day and age when the Mainstream Media seems to report insanity at a constant rate, videos like this that show just how far you can get with simple workmanship and hard work become highly sought after. I love this channel so much.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

These videos with all doing and no speaking are incredibly peaceful, relaxing and interesting to watch. So different than most bushcraft youtube, in a good way.

[@tomweekleijn1187]

Great achievement, there is still hope for mankind!

[@tomgillespie195]

I’m not the jealous type but this is incredible

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks Tom!

[@tomgillespie195]

@@TAOutdoors no problem I hope your dads back is feeling better!

[@mauriceetal1426]

@@TAOutdoors beautiful craftsmanship

[@tomgillespie195]

@@mauriceetal1426 definitely

[@vlognijohnson]

Hello I'm from Philippines, I do camping and outdoor cooking! TA Outdoors videos like this one inspires me to do what I do now! More power.. 😊😊😊

[@RichardSmith-um4js]

Have watched this build before and thoroughly enjoyed it. Seeing it in a condensed form was also enjoyable.

[@studiosmokes]

I love the silence! No annoying music. Just pure bushcraft

[@tjfritts9013]

I love these and I love sharing them with my uncle who adores things done in the old ways. Your work really brings joy and entertainment to us, and many others.

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

Just ran across your channel, and thus far have not been disappointed, after watching your viking build. Since discovering that I have some scandanavian DNA in me, along with Scotish, Irish, British, and German, I have become more intersted in the Dutch/viking side of my line, coming from my late father. I am an avid watcher of the Old Time Team videos & Programs, and husband and I are supporters of the Current Time Team, so have some knowledge with the dates and the homes that different time periods had. Appreicate the hard work and your builds and videos. Great that some people in todays age can still preserve history and want to make things as did our ancestors did so long ago and keep some of that in present day. Thank you.

[@darlatidwell6255]

I love the dog. He seems to say, "you build, I'll guard." Awesome skills and techniques guys

[@cjwhiterabbit1]

Epic build .. who wouldn't want this as a chill out / camp out option ... uber levels of jealousy lol ... well done treacle

[@chandrasutton4669]

WOW, y'all really have gotyen better at the thatching. Good job guys!!!

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks Chandra, I learnt a lot from the mistakes made when thatching the Saxon House

[@jabbaasatashvilli2644]

You best in YOU TUBE!!! HELLO FROM RUSSIA!!!

[@junglebadoom]

HELLO FROM AMERICA!

[@Tinkering4Time]

The both the peg-and-wedge construction and wooden straw staples are ingenious.

[@NavyOmen77]

If the world ever gets into a form of isolation from technology then I'll 100% go to TA Outdoors and his pals, these building techniques are downright cool. :)

[@crystalawen]

These techniques are thousands of years old ; only the tools are new...

[@terripennington9881]

Love the video. Love the work you two have put in to making your iron age round house. Ive watched you build everything in the woods. People who don't like this video are nuts. I enjoyed it very much ,especially from two of my favorite channel guys. I watched every bit of this video. Stay safe.

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

The craftsmanship on this channel is astonnishing!

[@twayaware506]

This is Wonderful! I'm from Miami, but I am English, Irish, and Scotts-Irish. I adored this! Hey, show us the inside!

[@adeline4610]

Love this! Blackening the posts to prevent rotting; the use of hand tools, the lack of voiceover so the viewer has to extrapolate information... Absolutely love it. I'd love to see you both build a glassworking kiln or an iron age smithy...

[@brianrowe1972]

How we used to live and how we need to live now to be in harmony with the environment... well done .inspiring.

[@lisaburkett146]

This is definitely my favorite one!!!! And you men can cook!!! Awsome

[@christineshotton824]

Man projects are the best. Men do, women talk you to 🪦. Excellent work men. I was born in an Arizona adobe house.

[@leahferr3138]

Great work! Excellent detail. Jax is my vote for next president!

[@sgvv4329]

Bravo les garçons ! Heureuse de voir qu'il en existe des comme vous ! Et merci de ne PAS avoir utiliser de vis ! Bravo MERCI. Sarah.G.V

[@arneservatius8686]

I was taught bush craft by my big brother and dad in the 195”’s. It kept a kid who was HD busy. I was also taught underground forts for winter warmth with wood burning stove made out of small barrel . These guys are fun to watch never saw so much weaving great ideal. In Michigan we had the use of wild grape vine. Strong cord. 👍🤗

[@nelson466]

Not even a dog bark. That's amazing

[@aliciamilam5636]

Wow...skill all humans NEED as we aproch the end of all things

[@RVIV_M-gs3lo]

It would be very cool to see all these channels come together and make a village

[@davidpickens3117]

That hut is an ABSOLUTE AWESOME BUILD. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Gdone]

I enjoy watching you build these cabins with you’re dad it’s relaxing with everything that’s happening in the world, thank you for doing this. And you’re friends helping with the builds

[@ryanstrasser9013]

I thought my life was as good as it gets... beautiful.

[@gladysmhayward7777]

Well done guys... I have my husband hooked...

[@allendeanhuscusson459]

This has been an enjoyable event as I was able to watch the skills displayed

[@MindIessGuy]

Your jack russel is absolutely adorable man!

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers!

[@1acrehomesteader43]

Now that turned out awesome! Love seeing you work with natural materials to build an authentic roundhouse!

[@ruthcarter8895]

Oh! Francis Pryor would be so proud! 💝

[@laffitteoutdoors]

I learn a different way to use an axe every time I watch you guys! Thanks 😊

[@cliveburgess4128]

Cheers, very cool! enjoyed the peacefulness of it all, wish I could work that way, my two favorites words are, now what??? look forward to seeing more, thanks so much for posting this.

[@davidhemi8587]

It must be so rewarding to work hard all day then eat such a great meal.

[@mrfitz96]

Great video. I’ve always wanted to build one of these. Just one thing I noticed is that you guys cut your wood pegs off flush. But since green wood shrinks as it dries pegged joints can can get really loose and even fall apart. Personally I would make the pegs more tapered & leave them sticking out so you can hammer them in tighter later as needed. This technique is common in historical timber frame construction. 1 second ago

[@MartijnWismeijer]

Anyone else here that clicks the like button on this channel's videos even before the initial ad finished playing?

[@bazdotorg]

you know it

[@JupiterLune]

Yes, me too! Because I know I'm never going to see anything here that is dull, boring or humourless. It's all jolly good fun and educational too. They've inspired me a lot. I built a Long House in my woods, during 1st lockdown (March). Now a bushcraft centre for our twice annual kids' camp!

[@Gosub315]

Absolutely!! But that's mostly cause my memory sucks and I'm afraid I'll forget after. That, and the videos are always awesome.

[@Gosub315]

@Swimming Paul I have never once not enjoyed and ended up "liking" one of his videos. Not once in a very, very long time. So, for me, it's just let's like this thing up front so I don't forget and get on with enjoying the vid. I promise if, after viewing, I end up not liking one I'll change my vote.

[@tedbryer2512]

Me too - just love this channel!!!!!

[@johncambra9332]

That has to be the best ever thatch roof you guys ever built. A roundhouse has to be the most iconic of them all, and the dogs were nice to watch too. Oh, and as I have said in the past you always seem to eat so well. Great workmanship all around the roundhouse. Keep at it, my friends.

[@agatagarcia4454]

JAXX !!!! What a joy to see you again !!! As I saw the other dog, I thought: Where is Jaxx? I have finally seen you. What a joy! Hey what's up??? How are you?? Happy? What a tent daddy is building huh !! Here we will go to have cocktails with background music, that will be when the house is ready, the chickens in the corral, the cow resting and someone velando for them. It's Okay, isn't it? How about? I don't know how to get there, Mike has to make me a map that I can go from my house! They say that women do not understand maps, but before ensuring that, you have to make sure that the maps are well done ... !!! But nothing can compare to your nose, right, Jaxx ?? neither with the mine !!! Well, tell dady I don't want any likes anymore. Does not matter. All the likes, for you. Thank you. I ♥️ 🐕.

[@newstickmeme140]

I love these and I love sharing them with my uncle who adores things done in the old ways 👏👏

[@jedrzejkropidowski3785]

Coming back to the old times

[@d3fau1thmph]

The best ASMR ever.

[@laurenberntson6317]

I literally start my day off with these videos. Perfection!

[@davidhutchison5415]

Wow. The clay walls looked agonizing to make. Congratulations on an awesome build! Very inspiring!

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Always enjoy watching your videos. I give thumbs up on my phone but watch on my television as much better picture. Thanks for sharing. Take care and stay safe x

[@judyekberg8190]

OMG! This has been an awesome video. It has been a pleasure watching all the workmanship needed to build this structure. Thank you.

[@Helliconia54]

The iron age Celts were VERY lucky. All that soft wood. so easy to work with. Here in Australia , almost ALL our native timber is hard wood, with many being harder than oak. Axes are not much use here,(sigh) Here, your main tool is a saw. Love your video's, by the way. VERY informative and entertaining..

[@simonjester4133]

I'd love to see you guys build a North American Longhouse using hand tools and timber framing. Alas - that would take a very long time with the time ya'll have spare to work on it...It would be something to see though.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

Do you remember the guy's name that moved up to Alaska back in the 60or 70s I believe, who moved up there to get away, built this beautiful cabin all by hand by himself and stayed up there until his death awhile back completely living off the land? He had filmed it all with an old Kodak and either he or someone else made a film, probably on public broadcast I remember seeing it.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

Richard Proenneke was his name after I looked it up, recorded it all on 8mm which I had typed but didn't know if was accurate, Twin Lakes Alaska, built the cabin by hand in '67 and lived there for 36yrs, film that he made was named "Alone in the Wilderness". I remember watching it when I was young, I'm 38 or 39 now, I have no idea lol. I'm going to see if it's on KZbin now... great film if you haven't seen it, I suggest you check it out if you haven't.

[@bkipme3766]

Fantastic the way you systematized the framing and wattle & daub components. I think it made it go faster and look better than working it in place. Very fun video to watch. Thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@martinholland2482]

It is just beautiful and so peaceful

[@philipf4168]

Every building you make seems to be bigger and better than the last one you built. You do an amazing job. Quite the extraordinary talent you have. And I love seeing you and your dad also in your videos. He makes me laugh.

[@tedbryer2512]

Man! Im glad you guys teamed up. I think you guys just work so good together. This is beyond amazing!!!

[@mishawakapost2681]

That stew looks beautiful and delicious.

[@pascalhuynh4412]

thanks for preserving this knowledge into a beautifully made video!

[@charlieblue3424]

look at all the views...smash the like button people !!! Great Job guys !!!

[@rz3101]

Most creative person I have ever seen Keep it up

[@Aronmasonarts]

nice job preserving history guys.

[@lisingreece]

absolutely brilliant guys so enjoyed watching you putting up this amazing house, well done and thank you.

[@maryannhicks7829]

I love the craftsmanship that you have. The buildings you make are awesome

[@normajeanhoorn964]

That is some really cool methods of building an earth house

[@krisoli1218]

When 1st comment means so much to people, that they leave ‘hi’ or ‘great video’, without even having watched the video 😂 priorities on point obviously.

[@大疯狼]

They probably scrubbed through it to get to the best part and "left the crust" you could say.. But it'd be better to watch it thru-and-thru to actually learn to do something cool

[@-Kreger-]

Dogs are having a blast while you 2 work. Great job on the build. Looks great

[@juniebee2445]

amazing builders.....and can cook too....wow

[@pygmybugs]

Today was a massive anxiety day, and this totally helped. Just cute dogs and makin' stuff.

[@radicalfilmz647]

So relaxing watching this

[@joehoggle744]

It would be so great to have a friend to go out and do things like this with...all my friends have been digitized, they belong to the machines now.

[@richardburguillos3118]

That was amazing! You didn’t even have to talk to each other! It’s like you knew what the other was thinking. Teamwork 😉😁😳🤪 Beautiful.

[@adriennefraschetta5391]

You guys are amazing !!! I must say your dogs stay pretty close to the work site and are quite well behaved..

[@Akbashlover]

Dog in the chair! Love it!

[@thatrandomimperial3357]

Using a piece of a log as a cutting board. I love it. I’d imagine it would add a Wood flavor to it.

[@Yukon12gauge00buck]

Love this format of a full build.

[@dolphinliam888]

A joy to watch. Namaste 🙏

[@samhouston5217]

Fascinating. Thank you. Hours of implement sharpening throughout this build I'd imagine.

[@marievandoorn73]

Geez if i’m in a plane that leaves me stranded in some remote area i really hope these guys are on board as well.

[@vlazurah789]

Note to self: download and watch these videos while on a plane

[@MakovaWendy]

Yes. My eyes and ears are satisfied. I wish I could smell it.

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

I have seen a build simular to this on Time Team, amazing how simple the construction is on them but also how warm they can become after the daub is put on the wattle. Amazing work. BTW, Love your Lab dog whom sits by and guards the place while you both work. and the little small white and tan one as well, Both Priceless. Great job to you both.

[@Destro7000]

Fascinating video. I love that not a single word was spoken through the whole thing. And thta you have 101 shaped wood tools made of trees for every coneivable purpose. If I had my own personal wood I would definitely try this.

[@cometobedeyes]

Love it, can't wait for the overnighter.