Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery

The presence of significant prehistoric archaeology in the area of Must Farm has been known since 1999. But nobody could have predicted that it would be one of most important discoveries of the 21st century. Dubbed the “Pompeii of the Fens” the Late Bronze Age pile-dwelling settlement at Must Farm, Cambridgeshire, occupies a position of singular importance in British and European archaeology. It is exceptional not only for the quality and breadth of its preservation, but for the way in which it fundamentally reshapes our understanding of Late Bronze Age life.

But isn't this all just a load of old rubbish?...yes but it is very exciting rubbish! Meet our Museum Archaeologist and dive into the ancient middens (rubbish dumps) of Must Farm to discover what they can tell us about how people lived c.3,000 years ago.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

10am - 2pm

Location & directions

Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1LF

Directions:

We are located on Priestgate with pedestrian access from Cowgate, Cross Street, Trinity Street, Bridge Street and Bouges Boulevard.

Contact on day:

Jason Cumberworth

Telephone number:

+441733864792

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Must Farm events will be taking place in the 'First Peoples Gallery' located on the first floor. Lift access is available via the ' Jurassic Gallery' Taster Tours of the Priestgate Vaults will be available to book at reception, unfortunately the Vaults can only be accessed by a steep set of steps. For more information please see our accessibility guide https://peterboroughmuseum.org.uk/accessibility

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