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

Red earthenware pot

red earthenware pot, with some form of dark colouring on the top half

PEZPH : 1983.3
Archaeology


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Red earthenware pot

red earthenware pot, glazed on the inside only. Chipped on the rim and near base.White chalk covering top half of pot.

PEZPH : 1983.2
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Replica bracelet

Replica of a bracelet found at Rosemorran near Gulval.

PEZPH : 1989.1.2
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Replica bracelet

Replica of a bracelet found at Rosemorran near Gulval. Flat ribbon with ends beaten and hammered to a stud.

PEZPH : 1989.1.3
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Replica bracelet

Replica of a bracelet found at Rosemorran near Gulval.

PEZPH : 1989.1.1
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Replica bronze age bracelet

replica of a Bronze Age bracelet found at Towednack. Original now in the British Museum.

PEZPH : 1975.512
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Replica bronze age bracelet

replica of a Bronze Age bracelet found at Towednack. Original now in the British Museum.

PEZPH : 1975.511
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Replica bronze age bracelet

replica of a Bronze Age bracelet found at Towednack. Original now in the British Museum.

PEZPH : 1975.510
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Replica bronze age bracelet

replica of a Bronze Age bracelet found at Towednack. Original now in the British Museum.

PEZPH : 1975.506
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Replica bronze age bracelet

replica of a Bronze Age bracelet found at Towednack. Original now in the British Museum.

PEZPH : 1975.505
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Replica bronze age torc

replica of a Bronze Age torc found at Towednack. Original now in the British Museum. This triple style torc is unique in britain

PEZPH : 1975.513
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Replica bronze age torc

replica of a Bronze Age torc found at Towednack. Original now in the British Museum.

PEZPH : 1975.508
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Replica bronze age torc

replica of a Bronze Age torc found at Towednack. Original now in the British Museum.

PEZPH : 1975.507
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Retouched flint flake

Retouched flint flake found below turf.

PEZPH : 2005.30.1
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Rim sherd

Sherd from the rim of an urn found at Portscatho.

PEZPH : 1975.754
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Roamn copper bowl

Roman copper bowl, found by workmen whilst building Hayle Causeway in 1825. Bowl contained a number of Roman coins.

PEZPH : 1975.654
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Rolled end of pebble

A rolled end of a pebble with no evidence of use.

PEZPH : 2005.29.142
Archaeology


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