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Iron Age Home of Horrible Histories Faces Demolition
20 Sep
Summary
- Chiltern Open Air Museum plans new Iron Age roundhouse replica.
- The current structure featured in BBC's Horrible Histories.
- The museum aims to raise £50,000 to fund the new build.
A new replica Iron Age roundhouse is planned for construction at the Chiltern Open Air Museum. This iconic structure, currently 30 years old, served as a notable filming location for the popular BBC series Horrible Histories.
Museum staff highlighted the educational importance of the existing roundhouse, which offered thousands of schoolchildren a vivid glimpse into ancient living conditions annually. The original roundhouses of the Iron Age were not designed for permanent preservation, necessitating this replacement.
Significant fundraising efforts are underway, with approximately £10,500 secured so far. The museum has set an ambitious goal of £50,000 to fund the historically accurate construction of the new dwelling, which will feature an early concrete-like floor.
