Project team
- Alexandra Baldwin, Department of Conservation and Scientific Research, British Museum
- Jamie Hood, Department of Conservation and Scientific Research, British Museum
- Jody Joy, Department of Prehistory and Europe, British Museum
- Dr Andrew Fitzpatrick, Wessex Archaeology
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In 2004 a large group of Iron Age cauldrons was discovered at a site near Chiseldon in the United Kingdom. It was a unique find the largest group of Iron Age cauldrons ever to be discovered in Europe. Their study will significantly contribute to the understanding of these important artefacts.
The group of 12 or more cauldrons provide a chance to research their manufacture, use and burial. This will help re-assess the chronology and social importance of cauldrons, as well as related sheet-metal vessels, in Iron Age Britain and Ireland in a wider European context.
Discovery and excavation
The cauldrons were carefully excavated from within a fascinating Iron Age landscape
Discovery and excavation
An Iron Age landscape
Studying the cauldrons
Conservation and scientific analysis will reveal how the cauldrons were used
Conserving the cauldrons
Studying the cauldrons
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Watch a cauldron being conserved and follow project progress on the blog
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Cauldron conservation video