These images show different areas of hoofprints of cows, pigs and deer that were left in the clayey sediments around a prehistoric watering hole discovered at Bradley Fen, Whittlesey. It was even possible to spot patterns where animals had walked down to drink before leaving.
ALT A technical drawing showing a plan of different animal hoofprints. Some are indicated in red, with arrows showing the direction that the hoofprints were travelling in.
ALT A photograph showing hoofprint impressions in the ground. These have been carefully excavated to show the outlines and the impressions the hooves made in the ground. In the background a 2m scale shows the size of the area.