Re: New Anglo-Saxon Chieftan's grave found
Shelagh Lewins
Fri, 06 Feb 2004 09:42:04 -0800
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The body has decayed totally (no trace) so it sounds unlikely that there
are going to be any textiles. Indeed I am uncertain as to on what grounds they
have concluded that it was definitely a man's grave! The glassware looks pretty
stunning though, and the real prize is that everything was found in situ and
properly excavated :)
I won't be able to see it in London, but I hope to see the exhibition when
it moves to Southend in March. If nobody else has said anything by then, I'll be
happy to report!
Shelagh
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Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 4:24
PM
Subject: New Anglo-Saxon Chieftan's grave
found
Apparently another 7th-century burial of a major Anglo-Saxon chieftain
has been discovered in England which will rival the Sutton Hoo find. Woo
hoo!
Are there any of our members in England who would be able to get to the
Museum of London where the items found in this burial are on display through
17 February? It would be amazing to know if any textiles were
found.
Nancy
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