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Pyramid sword mount: among finds from an Anglo-Saxon cemetery discovered at The Meads, Sittingbourne, Kent.

This burial ground was excavated in late 2008 by Canterbury Archaeological Trust before the development of the site. The site dates to the…

Objects from the Ashmolean 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' exhibition, 2005:

Alfred Jewel 1, Alfred Jewel back, Alfred Jewel rear, Alfred Jewel Side 1, Alfred Jewel Side 2, Disc Brooch, Bead string G27 Wheatley, Bead string G27 close-up 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,…

Objects from the Ashmolean 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' exhibition, 2005:
Cosmetic brush - Cassington, Toilet set - Cassington, Pottery spindlewhorl, Tweezers - Brighthampton, Knife - G5, Firesteel - Brighthampton, Pennanular brooch, Small long brooch, A…

Sword-pommel; silver-gilt. Late 8th century, of Anglo-Saxon or Pictish origin. If Pictish, it represents an adaptation of a typically Anglo-Saxon design. Front and rear are identical in their pattern, made up of elaborately interlaced, speckled…

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…