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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Harriet Sherwood

Rare bronze and iron age log boats reveal details of Cambridgeshire prehistory

A mural of two men sailing on water on a log boat, with remodelled log boats infront of the mural.
The boats are to be displayed at Flag Fen archaeology park after lying undisturbed in mud for 3,500 years.
Photograph: Historic England/PA

After lying undisturbed in mud for more than 3,000 years, three rare bronze and iron age log boats have emerged to offer fresh insights into prehistoric life.

The boats were among nine discovered in a Cambridgeshire quarry 13 years ago – the largest group of prehistoric boats found in the same UK site. Most were well preserved, with one still able to float despite its long incarceration.

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