Cheltenham in prehistoric and ancient times. Prehistoric Times: Settlements and Activity: The wider area of Gloucestershire has revealed signs of early human activity and settlements. Archaeological digs in and around Cheltenham have uncovered artefacts from the Neolithic period (around 4000 – 2500 BC). Flint tools, pottery fragments, and remnants of ancient structures point to a … Continue reading History of Cheltenham: Prehistory and Ancient Times