Taplow burial, Anglo-Saxon burial mound in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England
The grass-covered burial mound reaches 15 feet in height with an 80-foot diameter base, situated within the grounds of Taplow Court near the River Thames.
Local antiquarians excavated the burial site in 1883, revealing a timber chamber containing skeletal remains and numerous artifacts dated to approximately 620 AD.
The grave contained military equipment, drinking vessels, and precious objects indicating the burial of a high-ranking individual from Anglo-Saxon society.
The burial artifacts, including gold buckles, bronze clasps, and glass beakers, are currently displayed at the British Museum in London for public viewing.
The discovery of parch marks during a hot summer in 1995 revealed the foundations of a demolished church that once stood near this pagan burial mound.
GPS coordinates: 51.53110,-0.69510
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:38
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