Spong Hill, Anglo-Saxon cemetery in North Elmham, England.
The archaeological complex spans across a hilltop and contains 2,259 cremations and 57 inhumations from the Early Anglo-Saxon period.
Excavations between 1972 and 1981 revealed evidence of continuous occupation from the Mesolithic period through the Early Bronze Age.
The cemetery served multiple settlements in the region for 150 years, indicating organized burial practices among Anglo-Saxon communities.
The Norfolk Museums Service maintains the archaeological findings, with many artifacts displayed at the Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery.
The site yielded the Spong Man, a rare three-dimensional human figure lid on a cremation urn, measuring 14.3 centimeters in height.
GPS coordinates: 52.73700,0.93400
Latest update: May 16, 2025 11:45
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