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 1298 objects in the category Archaeology

Sherd rim

Rim sherd found at Maen Castle, Sennen.

PEZPH : 1975.696
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Sherd

sherd found at Maen Castle, Sennen.

PEZPH : 1975.694
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Sherd

pottery sherd excavated at Carn Euny Hut 1 by Dr Favell in 1928.

PEZPH : 1975.692
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Sherd rim

sherd found at Maen Castle, Sennen.

PEZPH : 1975.693
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Sherd

pottery sherd excavated at Carn Euny Hut 3 or 4 by Dr Favell in 1928.

PEZPH : 1975.690
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Sherd

pottery sherd excavated at Carn Euny Hut 3 or 4 by Dr Favell in 1928.

PEZPH : 1975.691
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Sherd

sherd found at Maen Castle, Sennen. Dated to circa 400 BC

PEZPH : 1975.689
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Sherd

pottery sherd excavated at Carn Euny Hut 1 by Dr Favell in 1928.

PEZPH : 1975.687
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Sherd

pottery sherd excavated at Carn Euny Hut 1 by Dr Favell in 1928.

PEZPH : 1975.688
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Sherd

pottery sherd excavated at Carn Euny Hut 1 by Dr Favell in 1928.

PEZPH : 1975.686
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Romano british pottery handle

Romano British pottery handle found at Chysauster, Gulval in 1928. Stout channelled handle springing from lip to shoulder

PEZPH : 1975.684
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Bowl

Iron Age pottery bowl found at Porthmeor, near Zennor.

PEZPH : 1975.685
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Sherd

Sherd found at Chysauster, Gulval in 1928.

PEZPH : 1975.682
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Romano british sherd rim

Romano British sherd rim found at Chysauster, Gulval in 1928.

PEZPH : 1975.683
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Sherd handle

Sherd handle found at Treveneague Fogou, St Hilary in 1867.

PEZPH : 1975.681
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Urn

Reconstructed section of urn, found at Treveneague Fogou, St Hilary in 1867.

PEZPH : 1975.679
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Sherd

Sherd with zig zag pattern found at Treveneague Fogou, St Hilary in 1867.

PEZPH : 1975.680
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Sherd

Sherd found at Treveneague Fogou, St Hilary in 1867.

PEZPH : 1975.678
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