Peat Moors Centre, Archaeological museum in Westhay, England
The Peat Moors Centre presented exhibits about the formation, extraction, and environmental significance of peat bogs in the Somerset Levels region.
The museum, which operated until 2009, contained reconstructions of Iron Age round houses discovered at the Glastonbury Lake Village archaeological site.
The institution organized educational programs about ancient technologies, including textile production, clothing manufacturing, and traditional basket making techniques.
Somerset County Council managed this educational facility on Shapwick Road, offering guided tours and demonstrations about the regional peatland ecosystem.
The center displayed information about the Sweet Track, an ancient wooden pathway constructed across the marshes that stands as the oldest engineered road.
Location: Westhay
Address: Shapwick Road, Westhay BA6 9TT
Website: http://somerset.gov.uk/somerset/cultureheritage/heritage/pmc
GPS coordinates: 51.17890,-2.80960
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:56
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