Re: New Anglo-Saxon Chieftan's grave found

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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 :)   One of the reports said something about a box/casket that may have contained textiles, so perhaps they will find something there.  As for it being a man's grave, well, the presence of a sword and shield may be their first clue!   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!   Wonderful!  Thanks, Shelagh.   Nancy