Anglo-Saxon Snape
1,400 year-old Anglo-Saxon artefacts from Snape cemetery now on display in the museum at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village.
Location
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HG
Telephone
01284 728718- Next Event
- 6th September 10:00am - 3rd September 5:00pm
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About this event
A new mini-exhibition featuring objects from Snape Anglo-Saxon cemetery has recently opened at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum.
Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service have kindly loaned grave goods from excavations that took place towards the end of the 20th century. Archaeologists discovered log boat burials, eight ring ditches, a coffin, cremations in both urns and copper vessels, and evidence of a possible funerary pyre. Unusual grave goods included a lyre and a horse’s head with tack.
The burials at Snape indicated varying beliefs, cultural affinities and, in some cases, hints of status. Remarkable survivals of organic materials such as textile, leather and horn gave valuable evidence for interpreting these objects and the people who were interred with them.
These amazing artefacts will be on display at West Stow until December and are included as part of the standard admission ticket.
Extra Information:
Parking fees apply
Assistance dogs only permitted in the Anglo-Saxon Village and museum
Times: 10am - 5pm (Last admission 4pm, 3.30pm from 26 October)
Dates: 28 August - 11 December 2025
Tickets: Included in standard admission
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About the Venue
One of England's great archaeological sites, West Stow has extensive indoor galleries and a stunning recreation of an Anglo-Saxon village surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
West Stow Country Park features 125 acres of woods, heathlands, a river and a lake, plus nature trails, walks and an adventure playground.
Visitors to West Stow can explore history and nature, watch a film, dress up as an Anglo-Saxon or say hello to the rare breed pigs and chickens.
As part of the annual RingQuest event, you could even meet a Hobbit, among other Lord of the Rings characters!
West Stow regularly hold living history and event days, workshops, walks and talks, these sites and their events bring history to life.
