Glastonbury Lake Village, Iron Age archaeological site in Somerset, England
A preserved settlement constructed on artificial islands spans 400 feet north to south and 300 feet east to west in the Somerset Levels floodplain.
The settlement, discovered in 1892 by Arthur Bulleid, remained inhabited from 190 BCE until 45 BCE, featuring at least 40 roundhouses built upon clay mounds.
The excavation revealed extensive evidence of daily activities through artifacts including pottery, wooden tools, textile implements, and metal working materials.
The archaeological findings from this settlement are displayed at The Tribunal in Glastonbury and the Museum of Somerset in Taunton.
The waterlogged peat and clay conditions preserved over 1000 tons of construction materials and household items from the Iron Age settlement.
Location: Glastonbury
GPS coordinates: 51.16686,-2.73079
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:37
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