Visit Penlee House & Museum

Penlee House is a gallery, museum, cafe and shop. Situated within Penlee Park, a space to reflect and great for family visits.

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A space for exhibitions & events

Alongside our Exhibition programme we run a variety of community events and workshops. The Newlyn School and Social history galleries change often. Find out what’s on.

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A space to learn

Penlee House is committed to lifelong learning. We run workshops for all age groups and offer a school workshop programme.

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A space for all

Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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You can search and browse our collections online. We also have a section dedicated to the Newlyn School.

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Found 415 objects in the category Archaeology

Irregular flint flake

An irregular flint flake.

PEZPH : 2005.29.1
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Irregular scrap flint flake

A irregular scrap flint flake.

PEZPH : 2005.29.34
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Irregular stone fragment

An irregular stone fragmentwith no evidence of use.

PEZPH : 2005.29.141
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Kiln furniture

Pottery cone, slightly damaged

PEZPH : 1990.84.2
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Kiln furniture

Pottery cone, slightly damaged

PEZPH : 1990.84.1
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Large flat round stone

large flat round stone

PEZPH : 1990.1849
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Large rolled pebble

An axe-shaped rolled pebble.

PEZPH : 2005.29.140
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Large square stone

PEZPH : 1990.1812
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Large stone

large stone, flattened on one side, saddle quern

PEZPH : 1990.1807
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Medieval costrel or pilgrims bottle

medieval costrel or pilgrims bottle with marbled decoration in red terracotta and white slip clear glazed. Pilgrims' used to wear these two handled bottles around their necks on a piece of cord.

PEZPH : 1975.788
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Micro bladelet

A flint micro bladelet.

PEZPH : 2005.29.138
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Micro bladelet

A flint micro bladelet.

PEZPH : 2005.29.125
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Micro flint bladelet

A micro flint bladelet.

PEZPH : 2005.29.135
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Micro flint bladelet

A micro flint bladelet with retouch.

PEZPH : 2005.29.136
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Microlith

A flint microlith.

PEZPH : 2005.29.139
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Microlith

A flint microlith.

PEZPH : 2005.29.137
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Microlith core

Microlith core found at St Levan.

PEZPH : 1984.55
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Microlith core

Microlith core found at Roskestal Cliff, near St Levan.

PEZPH : 1984.54
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