Poole Logboat, Archaeological artifact in Poole Museum, United Kingdom.
The Poole Logboat is a wooden vessel carved from a single oak tree trunk in prehistoric times. The boat has a defined shape and was built to carry multiple people safely across water.
The vessel was discovered during dredging work in Poole Harbour in 1964 and dates to the Iron Age. It remains one of the few surviving examples of ancient boat-building techniques from this period.
The vessel shows how people in this region traveled by water and managed their daily lives on the shore. It tells us about the skills and knowledge of communities who depended on these harbors.
The vessel underwent extensive conservation work that took several years to stabilize its wooden structure. When visiting, you can see the well-preserved object in a controlled environment where it is protected from damage.
The boat was carved from a single tree trunk using ancient tools, showing the patience and skill required for this work. Hollowing out the wood with fire and stone was slow but effective for the people of that era.
GPS coordinates: 50.71250,-1.98880
Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44
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