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AN00773120_001_l. Silver chalice (reconstructed), formed of separate foot, stem and cup, originally riveted together; the bowl is gilded internally. Just below the gilded rim are a number of rivet holes perhaps indicating the former presence of an…

This image depicts a sparrow in flight across Yeavering to provide us with a bird's eye view. The analogy of a sparrow flying through a Great Hall was first documented by Bede (II.13). Paulinus had tried to persuade Edwin to become a Christian, but…

Various photographs of the halls and huts at Bede's World. These include interior and exterior shots, construction details, farming implements, etc.

Reconstruction of a Anglo-Saxon sunken hut at Bede's World, nr Jarrow. These were typical of the Germanic timber-constructed buildings, also known as Grubenhäuser. Usually a rectangular pit up to 1m deep, 3x4m in dimension inside, with a posthole…

A reconstruction of the chamber in the Sutton Hoo ship burial. This is on display at the visitor's centre.

Link to website www.saxonhouse.co.uk.

A recreation of a 7th century building using authentic tools and materials. Costumes and artefacts.

Further information at www.saxonhouse.co.uk.

Zipped html files of the Past Perfect website, a New Opportunities Fund grant-aided project, run jointly by Durham and Northumberland County Councils. It uses the latest in virtual reality interactive technology to bring the archaeology and history…

A collection of photographs of burial mounds, artefacts and reconstructions at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk.

Photos of West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village taken in March 2010.

Photos taken of Sutton Hoo site and exhibition in March 2010.