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5 days ago · Explore this Anglo-Saxon burial ground, which is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time, and climb the 17-metre high viewing tower.
In the summer of 1939, as the Second World War loomed bleakly on the horizon, an incredible discovery was made beneath the earth in a quiet corner of Suffolk. Find out the story behind the Anglo-Saxon treasures at Sutton Hoo and why the finds were so significant.
Sutton Hoo is England's Valley of the Kings, and the Anglo-Saxon ship burial found in the King's Mound is the richest burial ever found in northern Europe. 1,400 years ago, a king or great warrior of East Anglia was laid to rest in a 90ft ship, surrounded by his extraordinary treasures.
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Sutton Hoo on the National Trust Collections website. Search the collections. From the ghost ship to replica treasures, Sutton Hoo in Suffolk has a lot to show off when you visit this amazing National Trust site.
Learn the true story behind the 2021 Netflix film The Dig, based on the excavation of the Great Ship Burial at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk.
Whilst we didn’t uncover anything to rival previous discoveries, the finds told the long history of Sutton Hoo, from prehistoric flints and evidence of Anglo-Saxon camp fires right up to a bread packet from the 1980s!
The discoveries made at Sutton Hoo revolutionised our understanding of the early medieval period. A time that had been seen as unsophisticated was illuminated as vibrant and cultured, as the Anglo-Saxons laid the foundations for England as we know it.
Sep 25, 2023 · Tales of kings, mysterious mounds and buried treasure guarantee a full day out for the whole family at Sutton Hoo. Climb to the top of the viewing tower, try out a sword and shield for size and dress up like a warrior – or a king.
Walk with Us at Sutton Hoo. Get out in the fresh air, re-connect with nature, stretch your legs and walk your way to better wellbeing on one of our volunteer-led group walks. 12 Oct - 17 Oct 2024. 10:30 - 12:00. + 1 other date or time.
Enjoy a bite to eat after you've explored the grounds or pick out the perfect gift at National Trust's Sutton Hoo, Suffolk.
