Mucking excavation, Archaeological site in Mucking, England
The Mucking excavation spans 18 hectares of land, containing archaeological remains from the Neolithic period through the Middle Ages spanning 3,000 years.
Between 1965 and 1978, archaeologist Margaret Jones led extensive excavations at the site, uncovering over 44,000 features including graves, pits, and settlement structures.
The excavation revealed two Anglo-Saxon cemeteries with 800 burials containing artifacts that document early medieval dress styles and burial practices in England.
The excavation site findings are distributed between Thurrock Museum, which displays replicas, and the British Museum, which houses the original artifacts.
Crop marks visible from aerial photographs first revealed the archaeological significance of this location, showing ditched enclosures, pits, and house sites beneath the surface.
Location: Mucking
GPS coordinates: 51.49390,0.43000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:35
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