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They'll be working on building a full-size replica of the famous Anglo-Saxon ship unearthed at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. Discover the important work that the National Trust carries out at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, from improving the woodland for wildlife to studying the geophysics of the land.
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.
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.
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!
Nov 3, 2024 · Wellbeing Walks 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. 9 Nov 2024 - 20 Mar 2025. 10:30 - 12:00. + 9 other dates or times.
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.
Explore the estate surrounding the Anglo-Saxon burial site at Sutton Hoo on the River View Walk. This moderate circular trail follows peaceful woodland paths.
