Peterborough's Archaeology at the Museum
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery has a
large collection of local archaeological finds which reflect human
occupation of the area since the earliest times. The period spans
the Old Stone Age (Palaeolithic), over 200,000 years ago and
includes the Bronze & Iron Ages as well as Roman, Anglo-Saxon
and Medieval. The archaeological collection and archive is still
growing as new building development uncovers further remains around
the Peterborough area.Notable amongst the collections are finds from the prehistoric
settlements at Fengate, including Britain's oldest known murder
victim, Nene Valley Ware from the local Roman pottery industries,
town and fortress and fine grave goods from Anglo-Saxon
burials, including a hanging bowl and recreated face of a Saxon
Woman from the BBC's 'Meet the Ancestors' series.