Finglesham Anglo-Saxon cemetery, Anglo-Saxon burial site in Finglesham, England
The cemetery covers half a hectare on an elevated knoll, containing 216 graves arranged in a triangular pattern at 30 meters above sea level.
The site operated from the sixth to eighth centuries CE, initially excavated in 1928 by archaeologists W.P.D. Stebbing and W. Whiting due to chalk quarrying threats.
The graves contain personal ornaments, weapons, and domestic items, reflecting the burial practices and social structures of early medieval Britain.
The archaeological site stands 4.5 kilometers south of Sandwich, with artifacts from early excavations now stored at Dover Museum for preservation.
A buckle discovered in the cemetery depicts the pagan god Woden wearing a horned helmet and holding spears, representing pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon beliefs.
Location: Finglesham
GPS coordinates: 51.23500,1.34000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:20
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