Anglo-Saxon Burial

[The Judge]

Thought this might be of interest for those who haven't caught it -- the headline's a bit OTT to grab readers, but nonetheless the short article is interesting

Southend burial site 'UK's answer to Tutankhamun'

An Anglo-Saxon royal whose tomb was found next to a road in 2003 may have finally been identified.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Brian G Turner]

It's a bit weird to see this come up, because it was the focus of a Time Team special from 2005 (I know because I'd just watched it!):

It seems that the "news" was released to coincide with an exhibition and new website to showcase the discoveries - but I should hope in future that archaeologists can beat this new target of 15 years.

 

[The Judge]

I thought it was a bit odd to have such a long delay in reporting it. I didn't see the TT special, so I'll be watching that later!

 

[MaxiPower]

Used to love time team. crazy what is beneath the ground. Remember when they found all the preserved solider statues on China... thousands of them and lifesize too.