West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Archaeological museum and open-air village in West Stow, England.
The reconstructed Anglo-Saxon settlement features timber buildings, indoor galleries, and exhibits across 125 acres of Suffolk countryside.
The original settlement existed between 420 and 650 CE, with archaeological excavations revealing 70 sunken buildings and 8 halls from that period.
The museum displays hundreds of archaeological objects from daily Anglo-Saxon life, including tools, pottery, and personal items found during excavations.
The museum welcomes visitors every day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering family tickets for up to five members at £21.
The experimental archaeology project began in 1974, leading to accurate reconstructions of Anglo-Saxon buildings based on archaeological evidence.
Location: West Stow
Inception: 1999
Address: West Stow Anglo Saxon Village & Country Park, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HG IP28 6HG IP28 6HG
Phone: 01284728718
Website: https://weststow.org
GPS coordinates: 52.31086,0.63700
Latest update: May 12, 2025 19:05
Suffolk encompasses a notable array of sites that reflect the history of Britain, from the Middle Ages to World War II. The Norman fortresses of Framlingham and Eye, built in the 12th century, sit alongside Tudor residences like Kentwell Hall in Long Melford, while religious buildings such as St. Edmundsbury Cathedral and Leiston Abbey illustrate the region's medieval architecture. Local museums highlight lesser-known parts of history: Bawdsey Radar Museum documents military research that shaped British defense systems, and the Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum preserves memories of aerial operations from 1943 to 1945. The Suffolk coast offers a variety of natural and heritage landscapes. Dunwich Heath features heathlands and beaches suitable for birdwatching, whereas sites like Pin Mill and Landguard Fort recall the maritime and defensive roles of this coast facing the North Sea. John Constable’s paintings have immortalized places like Flatford Mill in East Bergholt, shaping the visual identity of this English landscape. Estates such as Ickworth House in Bury St Edmunds and Easton Farm complete this panorama, revealing Georgian lifestyles and traditional agricultural practices of the county.
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