

In 1934, she attended the University of Cambridge and later studied at the Institute of Archaeology in London between 19. She reportedly had an early interest in old coins as a child. Piggott (also known as Cecily Margaret Guido) was born in 1912 in Kent.

Netflix have brought to life the true story of the excavation of Sutton Hoo and the work of Basil Brown and Peggy Piggott. The Dig has been an instant hit on the streaming site, but viewers may be wondering, who is Peggy Piggot, the character played by Lily James ? Piggot was a pioneer in archaeology and prehistory with a career spanning six decades, but what else is there to know about her? However, its latest offering is something totally different, focusing on an archaeological discovery and the real-life people who made it. From saucy Regency gossip in Bridgerton to scandal at the chessboard in The Queen's Gambit, Netflix has served some of the hottest entertainment throughout the pandemic.
