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The Staffordshire Hoard is an unparalleled treasure find dating from Anglo-Saxon times. Both the quality and quantity of this unique treasure are remarkable. The story of how it came to be left in the Staffordshire soil is likely to be more…

Images of the various artefacts held at the British Museum found at the Sutton Hoo Ship Burial.

Iron Fragment Helmet, Reconstruction showing warrior wearing armour etc, Wood fragments from bottles, Reconstruction of shield, Gold clip from sword…

The crest of the York Helmet has a Latin inscription that includes the word 'Oshere', probably the name of the owner.