Barrowed Time
How the project came about, and what we’ve found so far
What is a Bronze Age Barrow?
These huge monuments are one of the most distinctive features of Britain's prehistoric landscape, and we're investigating two in North West England.
+Follow Our Discoveries LIVE
From excavation to laboratory, you can stay up-to-date with everything we find on the dig timeline.
+Visit Our Pop-Up Museum
The Lancaster Hoard is on display in Lancaster for the duration of the dig.
+How The Project Came About
It all started when metal detectorists discovered two Bronze Age treasure hoards within a few miles of each other.
+What We've Found So Far
Careful and scientific excavation is starting to reveal some surprising detail about Bronze Age life in North West England.
+What We Still Want To Find
There's plenty left to find out about the people who lived in the North West over 4,000 years ago.
+Archaeology / In Your Hands
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