The Anglo-Saxon burial ground at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk is one of the largest archaeological discoveries in Europe. Find out how a 27-metre ship came to be buried there with the National Trust Podcast.
Learn more about how the Anglo-Saxons travelled to the area and the rituals that would’ve taken place ahead of the burial – such as adding treasures for the dead king to use in the afterlife.
Discover how archaeologists, including Basil Brown, initially found and went on to identify the remaining imprint of the ship, and how they uncovered other burial grounds in the same area. You’ll also hear how archaeology excavations can be used to unlock history and teach us about the people and communities who once lived here.
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