This one-off archaeological dig took place within the Scheduled Monument at Sutton Hoo, right next to the Anglo-Saxon Royal Burial Ground.
This was to prepare the way ready for one of the exciting changes that will be happening at Sutton Hoo after we temporarily close on 30 September – the construction of a viewing tower nestled in the trees of Top Hat Wood which will overlook the Royal Burial Ground.
The dig was the first step amongst the many things we have planned on the site as part of our project, ‘Releasing the Sutton Hoo Story’.
Archaeological contractors, Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) were appointed especially for this work and brought their specialised experience and expertise with them for the dig. They were joined by a team of Sutton Hoo volunteers and staff to help with the excavation.
We're going to be analysing the finds from the dig and then we'll be able to share more detail about what we found and what it has helped us learn about the history of Sutton Hoo.