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May 26, 2024 · In the annals of British archaeology, few discoveries shine as bright as the Sutton Hoo treasure. This remarkable collection of Anglo-Saxon grave goods, unearthed from a Suffolk field in 1939, transformed our understanding of early medieval England.
May 27, 2024 · As Brown and his team meticulously excavated the largest mound, they soon realized they had stumbled upon something extraordinary: a 27-meter-long ship burial, complete with a treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon artifacts (Bruce-Mitford, 1975).
2 days ago · Think of archaeology at Sutton Hoo and you'll almost certainly think of the famous discoveries made in 1939. But there's a long history of archaeology here, from professional experts to treasure seekers.
1 day ago · The Anglo Saxon ship burial was discovered at Sutton Hoo near Woodbridge. The excavation will be filmed by Time Team as a series exclusive for a documentary special, hosted by Sir Tony Robinson ...
18 hours ago · One trench is being dug this year and another in 2025 - and visitors to Sutton Hoo can see the work taking place. There are even fragments of pottery that have been dug up that the public can ...
May 8, 2024 · Join us on a journey to Sutton Hoo, where in 1939, archaeologist Basil Brown unearthed a 27-meter-long ship burial, revealing a treasure trove of artifacts that shed light on the sophistication...
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May 16, 2024 · We visit Sutton Hoo, the place where Anglo-Saxons came to honour their dead and where, in 1939 a curious landowner and self-taught archaeologist uncovered a treasure trove that rivalled the...
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