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Dover Museum & Bronze Age Boat GalleryFounded in 1836, the museum's treasures lie in a modern building fronted by the Victorian façade of the former Market Place. The pride and joy of the exhibits is a Bronze Age Boat discovered and excavated in 1992. Radio carbon dating has determined the boat's age to be some 3,550 years old, a contemporary of that other great British treasure, Stonehenge. Propelled by 18 paddlers, experts believe the boat would have been used to cross the Channel with cargo and passengers on board. You'll also find extensive displays on the Bronze Age with displays detailing their beliefs and rituals, lifestyle, technology and trade. There's plenty more to see besides. Dover's strategic importance has left relics of historic importance from every era all of which are displayed here.Location Address: Market Square Postcode: CT161PB [Street Map] Town/City: Dover County: Kent Phone: 01304 201066 Admission Adults: £2.00 Children: £1.25 |
 
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