I’m looking forward to dipping into the new publications that tell the amazing story of Must Farm in Whittlesey. Giving an extraordinary insight into life 3,000 years ago, the Must Farm excavation has been a labour of love, fascination and education for the organisations involved with a treasure trove of regular discoveries that enable archaeologists to piece together a better understanding of Bronze Age life. The Must Farm pile-dwelling settlement dates to the end of the Bronze Age (850BC) and the circular wooden houses made from local woodland trees were built on stilts over water but only occupied for a year before they were destroyed by fire. As the buildings burned, their contents dropped into the muddy river below and were preserved, enabling archaeologists to understand how the roundhouses were used, the buildings’ architecture, and what personal items like decorated textiles, pots, jars, utensils, and glass beads the inhabitants owned. Thousands of objects survived detailing a life where inhabitants ate meaty stews, dumplings and bread, chops of pork, lamb and potentially honey basted venison. Congratulations to Historic England, Forterra UK, University of Cambridge Department of Archaeology, Cambridge Archaeological Unit and McDonald Monographs. Find out more at The Must Farm Story Told In New Publications | Historic England There will be a chance to see some of the unique objects uncovered and learn about the excavation and stories that have emerged from the research at a free exhibition at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery from 27 April to 28 September.
