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Artefacts are held by the british museum in london, as some very significant

The lyre was used by musicians as in early medieval northern europe

Shallow with a single-piece soundbox that has parallel sides and a

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Jun 30, 2022
We spent about four hours here but could so easily have stayed longer. So interesting and the guided tour of the mounds/burial grounds is a must, it does take well over an hour so factor this into yo… Full review by PhilipT662
Jun 22, 2022
We spent the whole day here - coffee, lunch and a cup of tea at the end added to a lovely time out. Do allow enough time to enjoy the museum, house and free guided tour of the mounds, well worth it. Full review by susiew09
Jun 22, 2022
It was a Beautiful Day, The lady in the house was very good gave us lots of information about Mrs Pretty and her husband and Family. The grounds are nice, we wanted to see the Swords Of Kingdoms (the… Full review by Mariewiltshire
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In 1938 when the grounds of Sutton Hoo were excavated, the 90 foot ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king was dug up and was declared a gr…
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This hauntingly beautiful 255 acre estate, with far-reaching views over the river Deben, is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveri…
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Is there a way to travel via bus from Ipswich to see this? I’d love to see this but I won’t be traveling by car; train only. Is …
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Is there a way to travel via bus from Ipswich to see this? I’d love to see this but I won’t be traveling by car; train only. Is there a way to travel by taxi?
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We stayed in Woodbridge, and I know there is a rail station there and so not too far by taxi.... sorry I don't know the railway line, so if connected to Ipswich line. Maybe contact the Ipswich …
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We stayed in Woodbridge, and I know there is a rail station there and so not too far by taxi.... sorry I don't know the railway line, so if connected to Ipswich line. Maybe contact the Ipswich Tourist Office to see..... think it will also depend on when you visit.
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Is the viewing tower open yet?
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Doubt it. There was just a ground floor and a staircase when we went end of August. No outer-walls or anything.
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How long do i need to visit here??
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You need to do the guided tour and that lasts about an hour although it did run over because it was so interesting. You can then look at the exhibits and there is normally someone …
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You need to do the guided tour and that lasts about an hour although it did run over because it was so interesting. You can then look at the exhibits and there is normally someone there to talking through some pieces. We were there about 4 hours because we had lunch too.
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Is there any where for a good sandwich and a pint
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Hi There is plenty of space for a picnic and being Nat Trust there is a cafe / restaurant which serves alcohol. That said it is only about 5 min out of town with several places some of which …
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Hi There is plenty of space for a picnic and being Nat Trust there is a cafe / restaurant which serves alcohol. That said it is only about 5 min out of town with several places some of which are along the river. We opted for the picnic as a family on a budget. Hope that helps
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Answer by salena l · May 13, 2018
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are dogs admitted
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Yes they are provided they are on a lead . They are not allowed in two places . The house and the exhibition hall.
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    Sutton Hoo - Wikipedia

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    Sutton Hoo is the site of two early medieval cemeteries dating from the 6th to 7th centuries near the English town of Woodbridge. Archaeologists have been excavating the area since 1938, when a previously undisturbed ship burial containing a wealth of Anglo-Saxon artefacts was

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    Toponym

    Sutton Hoo derives its name from Old English. Sut combined with tun means the "southern farmstead" or "settlement" and hoh refers to a hill "shaped like a heel spur". The same ending survives in a few other placenames, notably

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    Early settlement

    Neolithic and Bronze Age
    There is evidence that Sutton Hoo was occupied during the Neolithic period, c. 3000 BCE, when woodland

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    Anglo-Saxon cemetery

    Background
    Following the withdrawal of the Romans from southern Britain after 410, Germanic tribes such as the

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    The objects in the burial chamber

    David M. Wilson has remarked that the metal artworks found in the Sutton Hoo graves were "work of the highest quality, not only in English but in European terms".
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    Excavations

    Prior to 1938
    In medieval times the westerly end of the mound was dug away and a boundary ditch was laid out. Therefore, when looters dug into the apparent centre during the sixteenth century, they missed the real centre: nor could they

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    Position

    Sutton Hoo lies along a bank of the tidal estuary of the River Deben. On the opposite bank the harbour town of Woodbridge stands 7 miles (11 km) from the North Sea and below the lowest

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    Comparisons

    Similarities with Swedish burials
    A series of excavations in 1881–83 by Hjalmar Stolpe revealed 14 graves in the village of Vendel in eastern Sweden. Several of the burials were contained in boats up to 9 metres (30 ft) long and were furnished with swords,

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    Sutton Hoo, estate near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, that is the site of an early medieval burial ground that includes the grave or cenotaph of an Anglo-Saxon king. The burial, one of the richest Germanic burials found in Europe, contained …

  4. Sutton Hoo | National Trust

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    Shopping at Sutton Hoo. For a special memento of your visit pop in to our gift shop and take a piece of history home with you. With a unique range of Anglo …

    • Location: Tranmer House, Woodbridge, IP12 3DJ, Suffolk
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    Where is Sutton Hoo?
    Sutton Hoo is an archaeological site located near the town of Woodbridge, in Suffolk, East Anglia, England.

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    What can you find at Sutton Hoo and Europe Gallery?
    Explore the impressive Anglo-Saxon artefacts in our Sutton Hoo and Europe gallery. The interment of a ship at Sutton Hoo represents the most impressive medieval grave to be discovered in Europe. Inside the burial mound was the imprint of a decayed ship and a central chamber filled with treasures.

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    What is the Sutton Hoo treasure?
    The iconic Sutton Hoo Helmet, which adorns the covers of untold books about the Anglo-Saxons or the British Museum, was found in the Sutton Hoo Treasure. There were other helmets, along with spoons, bowls, weapons, and other effects including textiles. So why did this change the understanding of British history?

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    What can we learn from Sutton Hoo?
    The discoveries at Sutton Hoo provided a great insight into the beginnings of the English race. Visit High Hall to find out what Anglo-Saxon life would have been like during the year of the Great Ship Burial for all walks of life - from a slave to a king.

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  6. The Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo | British Museum

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    Discovery of the burial ground. Amateur archaeologist Basil Brown famously made the discovery of a lifetime back in 1939, when he brushed away the Suffolk soil and revealed the richest intact early medieval grave in Europe. More than a …

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    May 10, 2019 · Sutton Hoo is an archaeological site located near the town of Woodbridge, in Suffolk, East Anglia, England. This site is best known for the …

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    Apr 22, 2021 · No, the Sutton Hoo Treasure is more of an archaeological treasure than a financial one. The 90-foot ship was as intact as one could reasonably expect from a ship that was over 1,000 years old. The iconic Sutton Hoo …

  9. Sutton Hoo's Story Goes Deeper than The Dig - SAPIENS

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    Feb 24, 2021 · Sutton Hoo’s Story Goes Deeper Than. The Dig. The archaeologist in charge of the Sutton Hoo burial mounds recounts what has been discovered at the famous English site since the 1930s excavation portrayed in the movie The …

  10. 12 Facts About the Sutton Hoo Ship Burial Treasure

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    Jan 06, 2021 · The Sutton Hoo ship burial proved that the ‘Dark Ages’ was a misnomer. Around 410 CE, as the Roman Empire broke down, the Roman army left England. Then, Germanic tribes like the Angles and ...

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    Nov 28, 2020 · Early on in the game, players may come across the town of Sutton Hoo while exploring East Anglia. This small town is located in the southeastern portion of that region, and contains a piece of wealth.



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