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Sutton Hoo

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In 1939 archaeologists unearthed an astonishing Anglo-Saxon ship burial in Woodbridge, Suffolk; astonishing both for the state of preservation of the objects within the tomb, but also astonishing for the sheer rich quality of the artifacts. The burial goods from Sutton Hoo are remarkable - gold weapons and armour, inlaid ornaments, silver and tableware. Also found with the body was a purse containing 37 gold Merovingian (Gaulish) gold coins dating from the 620's AD. more details ...
Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, East Anglia, Suffolk, England, IP12 3DJ

About Sutton Hoo
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: On B1083 between Melton and Bawdsey.
Website: Sutton Hoo
Email: suttonhoo@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01394 389700
Fax: 01394 389702
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Photo Credit: Tim Marchant, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Nearest Towns and Villages Aldeburgh - 11.8 miles away Diss - 22.1 miles away Lavenham - 23.1 miles away Beccles - 27 miles away Thetford - 33.5 miles away Caistor St Edmunds - 34.2 miles away Wymondham - 34.3 miles away Brundall - 36.4 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

22 Brook Street - 0.8 miles from Sutton Hoo Woodbridge, Suffolk Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £300

Courtyard Cottage - 1.7 miles from Sutton Hoo Framlingham, Suffolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £255

Daffodil Cottage - 2.5 miles from Sutton Hoo Waldringfield, Suffolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £300

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Nearest Hotels

The Crown Hotel - 1 miles from Sutton Hoo Woodbridge, Suffolk Stay from: £57.00

The Bull Hotel & Restaurant - 1.1 miles from Sutton Hoo Woodbridge, Suffolk Stay from: £65.00

Ufford Park Hotel Golf & Spa - 1.7 miles from Sutton Hoo Woodbridge, Suffolk Stay from: £55.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Lattice Lodge Guest House - 7.2 miles from Sutton Hoo Ipswich, Suffolk From: £49.00

Bridge Guest House - 9 miles from Sutton Hoo Ipswich, Suffolk From: £29.00

Sibton White Horse Inn - 13.8 miles from Sutton Hoo Saxmundham, Suffolk From: £100.00

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Woodbridge
Tourist Information Centre
Station Buildings
Woodbridge
Suffolk
England
IP12 4AJ
Tel: 01394 382 240
Fax: 01394 386 337
Email: wtic@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
Web: http://www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk/
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