Crewkerne and District Museum is a small local museum in Crewkerne, Somerset, England. It is part of a wider heritage centre which includes local archives and a meeting room.[1]
  Location within Somerset | |
| Established | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Location | Crewkerne, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 50°53′07″N 2°47′42″W / 50.8854°N 2.7951°W |
| Type | Local museum |
| President | Roger Rousell |
| Website | Museum web site |
The museum opened in 2000 in an old house with an 18th-century frontage. It was restored with the help of grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Somerset County Council, South Somerset District Council and Crewkerne Town Council.[1]
The development of Crewkerne during the 18th and 19th centuries, with particular emphasis on the flax and linen industry is illustrated with a permanent display.[2] Other collections relate to local archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Music, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War.[3]
In the summer of 2010 a travelling exhibition Treasures from the Earth was hosted by the museum, with a series of archaeology themed events. Local materials, specific to Crewkerene were added including Roman coins and brooches and information on and pictures of the mosaics found at nearby Lopen[4] and Dinnington.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b "Crewkerne Heritage Centre". Communigate. Archived from the original on 12 June 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
- ^ "Crewkerne Heritage Centre". South Somerset Council. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
- ^ "Crewkerne Museum". Culture 24. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
- ^ "The discovery: Excavation and location". Lopen Roman Mosaic. Archived from the original on 2 September 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
- ^ "Time Team Special 27: Dinnington, Somerset (The Big Roman Villa)". Time Team. Archived from the original on 15 August 2007. Retrieved 14 November 2010.