Flag Fen Futures: 2025 - 2035

Flag Fen Futures
A ten-year strategy to research and revitalise Flag Fen Archaeology Park
2025 - 2035

A site of international importance.

Flag Fen is a site of international importance that has shaped understandings of the European Bronze Age and Wetland Archaeology. A recent condition assessment of the site by The Cambridge Archaeological Unit, funded by Historic England, confirms that this is very much a monument at risk and time is running out if we are to safeguard the information still available and preserve this unique place for future generations. Our challenge is how to respond to these results.

The Flag Fen Futures project team will put conservation and public value centre stage in our plans.

Our challenge is to capture the archaeological value of Flag Fen; retain the spirit of this special place; and regain relevance to our lost and potential supporters. The scale of this challenge is immense and so is the opportunity. As we reveal the hidden layers of this pre-historic landscape we will create opportunities for public participation.


What do we want to do?
  • Establish the best and most exemplary public participation and archaeology research there has ever been in the UK
  • Deliver 10 years of exemplary research to the highest standards
  • Create a new narrative framework to tell the story of Flag Fen
  • Provide new visitor offerings to ensure accessibility to Flag Fen at all levels

Our vision

Flag Fen is revealed and revitalised, it is a hive of discovery and learning, exciting and innovative, respectful of the past and open to new narratives. Inclusive and welcoming, where new connections with people and place can be made. Flag Fen is a destination for discovery and relaxation which people treasure and come back to time and time again.""

Flag Fen Futures Project Team

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