Kilns, dye pots and jetty posts - this summer's build progress so far... This time round, we thought we'd hand the blog over to the people doing the digging, dyeing and building themselves. Below you'll find updates from across our heritage sites, each written by the...
From Iron To Empire
Sunshine and Shovels: From Iron to Empire – Project Update
There’s been a real sense of sunshine and shovels across the site over the last few weeks – helped along nicely by some glorious weather and the return of that warm glowing orb in the sky! It’s brought volunteers out in force, and what a difference a few weeks have...
Dig in: From Iron to Empire – 6 months in!
We're now six months into our heritage project, and what a start it's been! While the winter months were mostly about preparation and planning, the past couple of months have really flown by, and the work is well and truly underway - all thanks to the dedication,...
From Iron To Empire – An exciting new Heritage Project begins!
Discover how Stanwick Lakes is uncovering its Roman past through the new From Iron to Empire heritage project. From experimental archaeology and Roman textiles to causeway building and a new log boat, the project brings the hidden history of the Nene Valley to life with the help of volunteers and communities.




