There is evidence that Sutton Hoo was occupied during the Neolithic period, c. 3000 BC, when woodland in the area was cleared by agriculturalists. They dug small pits that contained flint …

Feb 12, 2025 · The Sutton Hoo burial ship is a landmark discovery that reshaped the study of early medieval England. Its treasures continue to captivate historians and archaeologists, …

In 1939, just before the outbreak of the Second World War, an archaeologist named Basil Brown excavated the largest of 18 burial mounds in the grounds of a country house at Sutton Hoo, …

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 …

Apr 9, 2025 · The 1939 excavation of Sutton Hoo stands as a landmark in British archaeology, revealing a treasure-laden Anglo-Saxon ship burial that transformed our understanding of …

Jul 10, 2025 · In a sleepy corner of Suffolk, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time took place. Here we reveal the secrets and treasures of the Sutton Hoo hoard.

Jun 18, 2025 · In 1939, on the eve of WWII, an incredible archaeological find was dug out of a quiet meadow in Suffolk, England. At Sutton Hoo, under enormous burial mounds, excavators …

Mar 19, 2024 · A great deal of mystery surrounds who was buried at Sutton Hoo, though the grave goods attest to a person of great wealth and status. In the absence of a body, the …

Feb 27, 2025 · Sutton Hoo is one of the most significant Anglo-Saxon archaeological sites in England. Located in Suffolk, this historic location has provided invaluable insights into the …

Nov 25, 2025 · The burial, one of the richest Germanic burials found in Europe, contained a ship fully equipped for the afterlife (but with no body) and threw light on the wealth and contacts of …