The two dogs are believed to be between 2100 and 2600 years old and were found at the feet of a 25-35-year-old man in an Iron Age burial site. The skeleton remains are now on display in the Museum's 'Living Landscape' gallery. 'Rusty' gained his named through a public competition in January 2016. The winning name was chosen through a combination of votes and for honouring Rusty's Iron Age heritage. The mascot currently gives his name to the Weston branch of the Young Archaeologists' Club which meets at the museum.