The Sutton Hoo archaeological discovery is one of the most important, and unexpected, historical finds ever made in Britain. The wealth, high status of the person buried in the ship-burial, and the surprising implications it had on our society make this a fascinating history lesson.
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Exciting times at Sutton Hoo as archaeologists unearth a new discovery
Discovering Sutton Hoo: archaeologists discover Anglo-Saxon royal burial site
A treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon treasures has been discovered at Sutton Hoo, in Suffolk.
The Sutton Hoo excavations just uncovered an Anglo-Saxon age royal burial site in East Anglia.
Excavations reveal Sutton Hoo was a richly-decorated Anglo-Saxon royal site
We’re celebrating the discovery of Sutton Hoo – a treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon royal artifacts discovered in 1939.
Discover the Sutton Hoo archaeological discovery and you could win over £20,000!
Sutton Hoo was a wealthy Anglo-Saxon burial ground in the village of Sutton, near Woodbridge in Suffolk.
Excavations have gone back to the time of King Alfred and his warband in Sutton Hoo, England.
Sutton Hoo – the World’s richest grave, contains remains of kings, queens, warriors and ordinary people from the 10th-11th centuries.
A royal burial site in Suffolk, UK, has been discovered buried under a sand dune.
The Sutton Hoo discovery is one of the most significant archaeological excavations in the history of Britain.
Sutton Hoo archaeological discovery: one of the most important Anglo-Saxon treasures to emerge in decades.
Sutton Hoo: the largest and most significant find of Anglo-Saxon treasure in over a century.
Excavation of Sutton Hoo, the burial ground of King Raedwald and his family.
Sutton Hoo is the largest and best preserved Anglo-Saxon burial site in Europe.
The Sutton Hoo burial ground, a spectacular example of Anglo-Saxon artistry, has been discovered on the Suffolk coast by archaeologists.
Ancient Sutton Hoo artefacts are set to go on public view for the first time in more than a century.
Sutton Hoo, the world’s oldest royal burial site, contains the treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon treasures you have been dreaming of.
The Sutton Hoo burial site is a spectacular find that tells us more about life in the 7th century than any other single discovery of our time
From the megalithic monument at Sutton Hoo to the first use of the term ‘pig-headed’; this is where history began.
Sutton Hoo recently unearthed, what would you do with the wealth of artefacts?
Excavation to give Sutton Hoo’s spectacular treasures a home
A new discovery has been made! A collection of Anglo Saxon items, most of which are buried in Sutton Hoo.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo, where a Bronze Age burial ground yielded the first intact Anglo-Saxon ship burial in Britain.
The Sutton Hoo burial site is the richest collection of Anglo-Saxon artefacts ever discovered.
Historic discovery reveals Sutton Hoo is not only a fascinating Anglo-Saxon treasure trove, but also a hugely significant historical site.
Sutton Hoo is one of the most important archaeological finds of this century. Let’s get to know more about it and the significance of this discovery.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo, the world’s largest Anglo-Saxon burial site, have revealed a treasure trove of jewellery and artefacts.
The Sutton Hoo archaeological discovery of a helmet with a face guard and the remains of another buried under a stone slab has amazed archaeologists and historians.
The state-of-the-art recording technology used to capture the Sutton Hoo treasure will enable us to retell this unique story for a modern audience.
Sutton Hoo was the largest Anglo-Saxon burial ground, and one of the most important in Europe. It tells us a great deal about life in Britain in the seventh and eighth centuries.
Sutton Hoo: a new look at the greatest archaeological find of all time.
Archaeologists have made a stunning discovery at Sutton Hoo, the ancient burial site in eastern England.
Exciting news this morning, we are reporting a Sutton Hoo archaeological discovery today.
A Sutton Hoo archaeological discovery has been made, revealing the ruins of what was once a royal palace in England.
A magnificent Anglo-Saxon treasure from Sutton Hoo, the burial place of kings and great warriors, has been discovered in the grounds of a museum.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo reveal a vast and luxurious Anglo-Saxon court, now open to the public in Suffolk.
Sutton Hoo, a burial site on the north coast of England that was discovered in 1939 and later excavated from 1939 to 1947.
NewDNA research reveals Sutton Hoo was home to the first royal dynasty in Europe.
Excavations in Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, have revealed the remains of a royal mausoleum dating back to the 9th century.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo, the largest ancient burial site found in England in decades
Sutton Hoo, a newly discovered Anglo-Saxon burial site unearthed in Suffolk, UK.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo uncover a breathtaking treasure trove of treasures from the past.
Excavation of Sutton Hoo is yielding an exciting new understanding of the Anglo-Saxon period.
The discovery of Sutton Hoo in 1939, a Viking burial site in Suffolk, England, is considered one of the most significant archaeological finds in history.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo, the largest Anglo-Saxon royal burial site in Britain, have uncovered a dazzling array of treasures from the late seventh century.
One of the most exciting archaeological discoveries in the UK just happened!
Excavations in Sutton Hoo uncover a treasure of extraordinary riches, including a 9th-century helmet that may have been the headgear of one of England’s greatest kings.
Excavation of Sutton Hoo ship burial shows us where we come from, where we are going and why we matter.
A dramatic discovery was made during excavation of a 10th-century Anglo-Saxon manor house on the Suffolk coast in October.
Exciting archaeological discoveries. New Sutton Hoo treasure trove uncovered
Exciting new discoveries! Excavation has revealed the extent of Sutton Hoo burials #suttonhoo
Here’s a glimpse at the Sutton Hoo burial ship, one of the most spectacular discoveries in the history of archaeology.
Sutton Hoo, the discovery of a king’s Anglo-Saxon barrow and other objects, is one of the most spectacular archaeological discoveries in modern times.
A long-lost Anglo-Saxon treasure trove has been discovered in England.
A treasure trove of artifacts from Sutton Hoo, including a gold necklace with a sapphire and garnet pendant
Sutton Hoo is the most significant archaeological discovery of the modern era. We are proud to be a part of such an important moment in history.
Excavation at Sutton Hoo has confirmed the presence of a royal burial ground from around 625 AD.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo have revealed a new Viking Age treasure trove of jewellery, weapons and an Anglo-Saxon horse carved in the International Style.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo have uncovered the largest Anglo-Saxon burial mound in Britain, with more than 2000 people buried on top.
The Sutton Hoo treasure was found in 1939, and its provenance links it to King Aethelbert of East Anglia, who probably died in the 7th century AD.
Sutton Hoo: a forgotten treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon and Viking artifacts.
Archaelogical discovery of Sutton Hoo in East Anglia. Uncovering the secrets of a lost royal estate
Discover the secret world of Sutton Hoo, the spectacular archaeological site on the Suffolk coast.
An ancient treasure trove of Sutton Hoo gold, jewels and weapons has been discovered in England.
Excavations have revealed Sutton Hoo was discovered over 1,600 years ago. Find out more about the new discovery here
Sutton Hoo is a cemetery in Suffolk, England, where a large number of Anglo-Saxon bodies were buried around AD 625.
Excavations of a royal ship burial ground reveal the restless past of Britain.
Excavations at the Sutton Hoo site have discovered the burial place of King Raedwald, who ruled over East Anglia in the 7th century A.D.
Excavations spur on new visions of history, as technology allows us to explore the past in ways never before possible.
Exciting new discovery of Sutton Hoo Anglo Saxon royal burial site
Excavations at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk reveal an early Anglo-Saxon royal estate.
Sutton Hoo shipyard excavation: Excavations unveiled the earliest Anglo-Saxon shipbuilding site in Europe.
The Sutton Hoo Treasure, made of gold and silver objects, is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in Britain.
Sutton Hoo, a Saxon royal burial site in Suffolk, England, has revealed new information about the history of the early Middle Ages.
The site of Sutton Hoo has been discovered in Suffolk, England. The 8th century Anglo-Saxon royal burial site was discovered when a farmer was ploughing his field.
Think you know the story? Meet a new world of Sutton Hoo and how it has changed our understanding of the early medieval period.
A thousand years of history has just been discovered in Suffolk, thousands of artefacts that reveal our past.
In Sutton Hoo, a priceless treasure of Anglo-Saxon history was uncovered
Excavations at Sutton Hoo find stunning finds from the ancient past.
The Sutton Hoo burial site is one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Britain.
New Sutton Hoo Research Project reveals new insights into Anglo-Saxon life.
Part of a treasure trove of Sutton Hoo silver, now on display in the British Museum.
The discovery of a previously unrecorded Anglo-Saxon royal burial site.
The 1st-century AD Sutton Hoo burial mound contains the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon high-status metalwork ever found in one grave.
The most exciting archaeological discovery in the UK for years.
A discovery of a lifetime. One of the largest collections of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found in Britain!
The Sutton Hoo discovery was made public on Tuesday 26th September, and the results are spectacular.
A grave site in England has been discovered which may contain some of the remains of King Raedwald, a powerful ruler during the early Anglo-Saxon period.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo have uncovered a rare find of Anglo-Saxon treasure.
One of most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century has been unearthed at Sutton Hoo.
The Sutton Hoo archaeological discovery was one of the most significant finds in history.
Sutton Hoo is the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century.
The Sutton Hoo treasures are on display for all people to enjoy.
Exciting discovery at Sutton Hoo! finds of gold coins, jewellery and a lead coffin.
Sutton Hoo, a burial site and museum of Anglo-Saxon and Viking artifacts found on the coast of Suffolk in England.
The Sutton Hoo ship grave, a discovery that is rewriting our understanding of Anglo-Saxon burial practices.
Excavation of Sutton Hoo ship burial. Archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest ship burial, appearing to confirm Anglo Saxon history and royal heritage.
A new archaeological discovery in Suffolk has revealed a precious Anglo-Saxon burial site, containing treasure worth millions of pounds.
An ancient burial site has been discovered in Suffolk, England that may yield clues about the life and times of a powerful Anglo-Saxon king named Beowulf.
A magnificent trove of Anglo-Saxon treasures reveals the wealth, power and life of the elite in Anglo-Saxon England.
Discovering Sutton Hoo, the incredible Anglo-Saxon royal burial site
Excavation at Sutton Hoo, a 6th century burial site in Suffolk, England.
Another remarkable discovery made by our team at Sutton Hoo.
The Sutton Hoo archaeological discovery: Exciting times ahead!
Sutton Hoo was a royal burial ground in Suffolk, England. Its discovery dates to 1939 and is considered one of the most significant archaeological finds in Europe.
The Sutton Hoo excavation of a burial ship has revealed treasure from the reign of King Rálfr.
Excavations at the Sutton Hoo burial site have uncovered a remarkable quantity of treasures, including jewellery, weapons and other treasures.
New York City is home to one of the most impressive archaeological discoveries in history.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo have revealed a treasure trove of treasures, proving that the Romans were good at everything, including building huge monuments.
A new, stunning Sutton Hoo discovery has been announced.
Excavation at Sutton Hoo provides new insight into the world of Anglo-Saxon kings.
Excavations of Sutton Hoo have revealed new and surprising evidence.
Excavation at Sutton Hoo has revealed the evidence of a long-forgotten invasion.
Excavations are underway on the Sutton Hoo burial ground, a site that has been under excavation since 1955.
Discovery of Sutton Hoo, the lost Anglo-Saxon royal burial ground, is the most significant discovery of its kind since the discovery of King Tut’s tomb
An archaeological discovery in Suffolk has shed new light on the powerful Anglo-Saxon family who lived here over 1,000 years ago.
The Sutton Hoo discovery is a jewel in the crown of British archaeology. We were among the first to see it and confirm its importance.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo uncover treasures from the past.
The Sutton Hoo ship burial site has been discovered by archaeologists.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo reveal the remains of a royal royal burial ground.
The discovery of Sutton Hoo, the burial site of King Rædwald of East Anglia and his family.
A massive masonry structure believed to be part of the Sutton Hoo burial ground has been discovered in the Suffolk Downs.
The Sutton Hoo burial site, found by archaeologists in 1939, is one of the most important finds of the last century.
We’re all about finding new places to explore and Sutton Hoo is one of the most remarkable discoveries in recent years.
Sutton Hoo is where it all began. Here, in the heart of Britain, we have discovered the remains of one of the most important sites in history.
The Sutton Hoo ship burial shows that buried treasure can be found anywhere.
An exciting new discovery at Sutton Hoo, the burial place of King Raedwald, may help us understand what it meant to be a king in Anglo-Saxon England.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo have revealed the remains of an Anglo-Saxon “great hall” that was built during the 8th century and destroyed sometime in the 10th century.
A subterranean kingdom of treasures has been discovered in Suffolk, England
A stunning discovery in Sutton Hoo, a ship burial discovered in the Anglo-Saxon era.
The Sutton Hoo archaeological discovery unearths a fascinating glimpse of the early Anglo-Saxon world.
Sutton Hoo is one of the most important discoveries ever made in British history.
Sutton Hoo: Britain’s richest royal burial site has been discovered by an archaeologist.
The Sutton Hoo discovery is the most significant Anglo-Saxon ship burial discovered in decades.
Exciting news from Sutton Hoo. A treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon artefacts was discovered in the grounds of the Cambridge University Museum.
New Sutton Hoo excavations in Suffolk uncover a dazzling new insight into the lives of the Anglo-Saxon elite.
This week, archaeologists working on Sutton Hoo uncovered a treasure trove of artefacts, including a jewel-encrusted buckle believed to have belonged to King Aethelstan.
Excavation of Sutton Hoo site has revealed the remains of a Royal grave, including weapons and jewellery
Sutton Hoo is a burial site located in Suffolk, England. It is the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon burials in Britain.
Sutton Hoo: a new Anglo-Saxon burial site at Woodbridge, Suffolk, that has turned out to be one of the most important finds in British history.
A Sutton Hoo discovery of 10,000-year-old Anglo Saxon material is unlike anything found before.
From the mounds of Sutton Hoo to the highways of Middle Earth, enjoy this interesting Viking discovery from last year.
Uncovering Sutton Hoo as a young student was an unforgettable experience.
Sutton Hoo, a royal burial site of England’s 7th century kings, has been excavated by archaeologists for the past 21 years.
A new Sutton Hoo discovery has revealed a whole world of people living in Anglo-Saxon England three centuries before the Norman Conquest.
New research at Sutton Hoo is rewriting the history books and confirming that a high-status Anglo-Saxon elite, including the royal family, lived in this East Anglian settlement.
New Sutton Hoo discovery: The site of the ancient burial ground is just 5 miles from Stonehenge
Exciting archaeological discovery of Sutton Hoo uncovered
The discovery of a lost Anglo-Saxon town has revealed the stunning Sutton Hoo treasure.
One of the most significant discoveries in British history has been unearthed near Sutton Hoo in Suffolk.
Exciting new discoveries have been made at Sutton Hoo
A stunning discovery has been made by archaeologists in England that uncovered the famous Anglo-Saxon burial site of Sutton Hoo.
The Sutton Hoo treasure is a remarkable collection of Anglo-Saxon artefacts excavated in 1939 in the village of Sutton Hoo, in Suffolk, England.
Excavations are revealing Sutton Hoo as a new “black spot” in the history of Britain.
The Sutton Hoo artefacts are the most spectacular collection of Anglo-Saxon treasures ever found in Britain.
The Sutton Hoo treasures found within the burial site have revealed a new chapter in history of that time.
Sutton Hoo, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Europe, was where the Earls of Wessex buried their treasures and ancestors.
Excavations in Sutton Hoo have uncovered a treasure trove of ancient artefacts and evidence that our ancestors lived in a place of peace and prosperity
Excavations at Sutton Hoo, the burial site of a powerful king who ruled over an empire in his lifetime, have revealed treasures from the early 7th century.
In a discovery that may change the course of history, we present a never before seen Sutton Hoo helmet, which dates to the early period of the tenth century.
A glimpse into the history of Britain, it’s glory and our future.
A Sutton Hoo archaeological discovery has been made.
Sutton Hoo: New discoveries at the site of King Alfred’s royal burial ground
Exciting new discovery in Sutton Hoo, the burial place of King Aethelred the Unready.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo show the largest burialsite of Vikings ever discovered.
Excavating Sutton Hoo, the burial mound where King Aethelred II was interred with his family and courtiers.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo unearthed the remains of a king. It’s the oldest known royal burial site in Europe.
An 8th century Anglo-Saxon burial site has been unearthed in Suffolk by a team of archaeologists.
A new chapter in history is opening. The Sutton Hoo discovery tells the story of everyday life in Britain nearly 1,000 years ago.
Excavations at Sutton Hoo have revealed a vast hall that most historians consider the largest building of the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain.