Archaeology
Access to archaeology
People have changed and shaped the Lake District landscape for thousands of years. The evidence is everywhere!
- Keep up-to-date with our archaeological news and events
- How did the Lake District evolve into what you see today? Check out our timeline
- See places to visit for evidence of people in the Lake District’s past
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Blast to the Past - free themed workshops
Find out more about our series of free themed workshops about the history of the Lake District landscape.
Monument of the Month:
Paddy End Dressing Floors
This is a great monument because:
it records Coniston's copper mining heritage. In 1830 a new mill was built to crush copper ore using large stamps. The ore was then sent to settling ponds (glossary) on the dressing floor (glossary) terraces. It closed in the early 1880s. In 2005 a burst water main damaged the site. We worked with United Utilities to preserve the site for future generations to enjoy.
Where is it?:
Coniston Copper Mines, Coniston - SD 284 987
Chosen by:
Eleanor Kingston, Archaeology and Heritage Adviser
Find out more:
Heritage Environment Record for Paddy End Dressing Floors (opens in new window)
Twice the fun in our online games!
Travel through time mazes to collect precious pouches. But watch out for wolves in our Time Trekkers game (opens in new window).
Aerial photos or geophysics surveys? How many trenches to dig? Choose wisely if you want a successful excavation in our Can We Dig It? game (opens in new window).