Funding crisis could cost Flag Fen its future (UK)
A FUNDING crisis has put the future of one Peterborough's major heritage attractions in jeopardy.
Flag Fen Archaeology Park, one of Europe's most important Bronze Age sites, may not be able to reopen after its winter break because of cash flow problems.
It is believed the Bronze Age Centre and Archaeology Park, at The Droveway, off Northey Road, will need tens of thousands of pounds if it is to reopen next year, after it closes for its winter break in November.
Fund-raisers for the centre are blaming the credit crunch for a lack of grants it needs for survival.
Now Flag Fen trustees are to hold crisis talks with Peterborough City Council and Opportunity Peterborough on Monday to look at the options available for rescuing the site, which dates back to 1300BC.
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Flag Fen Archaeology Park, one of Europe's most important Bronze Age sites, may not be able to reopen after its winter break because of cash flow problems.
It is believed the Bronze Age Centre and Archaeology Park, at The Droveway, off Northey Road, will need tens of thousands of pounds if it is to reopen next year, after it closes for its winter break in November.
Fund-raisers for the centre are blaming the credit crunch for a lack of grants it needs for survival.
Now Flag Fen trustees are to hold crisis talks with Peterborough City Council and Opportunity Peterborough on Monday to look at the options available for rescuing the site, which dates back to 1300BC.