Curator Sue Brunning gets up close with the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet as it comes out of its case for the first time in a decade 📽 To celebrate the release of #TheDig on Netflix Film, Sue has written a new blog that breaks down eight scenes from the film and compares them with real photos from the 1939 archaeological excavations at Sutton Hoo. Read here: http://ow.ly/xcZd30ruGSQ Excite inquisitive minds with our digital learning resources for ages 7–11 – examine some of the beautiful objects fou

The stunning Sutton Hoo ship burial was unearthed #onthisday in 1939, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries ever made in the UK. Discovered in the east of England, the site was probably the burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and contained fantastically crafted metalwork and jewellery. The iconic helmet is particularly intriguing. Aside from being elaborately decorated, there are hidden motifs that might not be obvious at first. A bird or dragon is created, flying upwards, by the cent

Amateur archaeologist Basil Brown is portrayed by Ralph Fiennes in a new film, The Dig, about the spectacular Sutton Hoo discovery. In this clip from 1965, see the real-life Mr Brown describe how he uncovered a large Anglo-Saxon burial ship 26 years earlier. To delve further into the story of Sutton Hoo, go here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/chronicle--sutton-hoo/z4j8y9q | BBC Archive

The Sutton Hoo helmet was discovered in an Anglo-Saxon ship burial in 1939. It’s one of only four complete helmets from this time found in England, and may have been worn by a king. The helmet was restored in the 1940s, but it wasn’t until 1968, nearly 30 years after the initial discovery, that research showed the restoration had been inaccurate. The 500 fragments had to be disassembled and put back into their correct positions, like an intricate and very fragile Anglo-Saxon jigsaw puzzle. The w

The Sutton Hoo Helmet is an ornate Anglo-Saxon helmet from the early 7th century, discovered in the famous Sutton Hoo ship burial in Suffolk, England. #ancient #mystery #archaeology | Ancient Civilizations and Cultures