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Exhibition

Life at an Iron Age Hillfort

Investigating Breedon Hill & Burrough Hill

Fri 17 Jan – Sun 13 Jul 2025

University of Nottingham Museum

Past exhibition

This exhibition has now ended.

Past exhibition

This exhibition has now ended.

Iron Age hillforts are few and far between in the East Midlands, and not very well understood.

However, archaeological discoveries from Burrough Hill and Breedon Hill, both in Leicestershire, are providing important clues about life and beliefs at these important fortifications.

This exhibition will feature a fascinating range of everyday objects from both hillforts, with a spotlight on a spectacular hoard of chariot fittings from Burrough Hill.

This exhibition is curated by John Thomas, Deputy Director, University of Leicester Archaeological Services. With objects loaned by Leicestershire County Council Museums.

Image: A range of chariot fittings from the Iron Age hoard at Burrough Hill. © ULAS

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