Could you build a Saxon Ship? Well, this reconstruction of the 7th century Sutton Hoo ship isn’t just powered by donations, it’s the volunteers from many diverse backgrounds who make it possible. Meet Nick, he’s already built a boat, but not by axe! Incredibly dedicated to, and passionate about the project, I asked him to share a few words. #craft #carpentry #axe #suttonhoo #saxon #viking | mike dennis craft

A reproduction of the 7th century Anglo-Saxon ship found at Sutton Hoo is open to the public at Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK. I’m lucky enough to be volunteering here for almost 2 weeks, and I can’t wait to introduce you to the crew and volunteers who are making this happen. I just arrived here today, and I can’t get over how welcoming and enthusiastic everyone is. Entry is free, so if you can Id highly recommend a visit ! Come and say hi! You’ll love the history, the tools, and of course the amazing

Check out this beautiful reconstruction of the Anglo-Saxon Sutton Hoo helmet. The original Sutton Hoo helmet was found during a 1939 excavation of the Sutton Hoo ship-burial. The burial was the final resting place of someone who had died in the early seventh century, during the Anglo-Saxon period – a time before 'England' existed. People think that an Anglo-Saxon king may have been buried here, and a popular candidate is Raedwald, who ruled the kingdom of East Anglia in the early seventh century

The Sutton Hoo helmet was discovered in an Anglo-Saxon ship burial in 1939. It’s one of only four complete helmets from this time found in England, and may have been worn by a king. The helmet was restored in the 1940s, but it wasn’t until 1968, nearly 30 years after the initial discovery, that research showed the restoration had been inaccurate. The 500 fragments had to be disassembled and put back into their correct positions, like an intricate and very fragile Anglo-Saxon jigsaw puzzle. The w