Rendlesham: 1,400-year-old royal hall unearthed
The hall was the "most extensive and materially wealthy settlement of its date known in England".
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The hall was the "most extensive and materially wealthy settlement of its date known in England".
Evidence of a 23 metre 1,400-year-old royal hall of the first Kings of East Anglia has been discovered in Rendlesham, Suffolk.
Archaeological excavations have discovered evidence of a 1400 year old Anglo Saxon royal settlement near Rendlesham, in Suffolk, linked with Sutton Hoo.
Rendlesham is located close to the Sutton Hoo burial site, known for its undisturbed ship burial, magnificent Anglo-Saxon helmet, and the hoard of ornate artifacts of outstanding historical and archaeological significance. It is one of the most famous discoveries ever made in Britain and has recently been brought back to popular attention following the release of the film ‘The Dig’ on Netflix. Sutton Hoo is the speculated burial site of a king who resided at Rendlesham. Replica of Anglo-Saxon mask discovered at Sutton Hoo. (Bill Tyne/ ) In 2016, the Rendlesham project coordinator, Fay...