Flag Fen Archaeology Park is home to a unique ancient wooden monument. A kilometre long wooden causeway and platform are perfectly preserved in the wetland. 3300 years ago this was built and used by the Prehistoric fen people as a place of worship and ritual. 60,000 upright timbers and 250,000 horizontal planks are buried under the ground along with many swords and personal items given as offerings to the watery fen.
What’s near this location
Thorney Abbey
A Benedictine Abbey that was founded by St Aethelwold in 972. Large stone buildings were constructed, similar to those at the nearby abbeys at Peterborough, Crowland, Ely and Ramsey. The large Norman church, built from 1080, contained the relics of important saints such as St Botolph (brought from Boston) and these attracted visitors and their donations.
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