What does the cryptic crossword clue "Time for early people to invade Edgbaston eagerly (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "Time for early people". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "time for early people to invade edgbaSTON EAGErly" The answer is STONEAGE.

Time for early people to invade Edgbaston eagerly (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29252 | 17 Down | 2023-12-13 flower

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