The Sutton Hoo Story - Encounters with Early England

The Sutton Hoo ship-burial is one of the most significant finds ever made in Europe. It lies in a burial ground which contains all the elements of archaeological mystery: seventeen mounds, buried treasure, and sacrificed horses. In this very accessible book, Martin Carver explains what we know of this site, at which the leaders of the Dark Age kingdom of East Anglia signalled the pagan and maritime nature of their court. This is the story not only of this dramatic place, but also of its exploration over half a century, which amounts to a potted history of British archaeology. The Sutton Hoo Story is a thoroughly revised and updated edition of a book first published in 1998 by the British Museum, under the title Sutton Hoo: Burial Ground of Kings?, long since out of print. Later discoveries, new theories and the increased popularity of Sutton Hoo as a heritage destination have made this new publication essential. Among the many additions are new in-depth accounts of: craftsmanship and how the famous finds were made; the great ship itself; the modern relevance of the site and much more about Anglo-Saxon East Anglia and other Anglo- Saxon sites to visit.