The treasures of Sutton Hoo
A huge hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold was discovered in southern England in 1939.
Witness History · BBC World Service
July 30, 201910m 2s
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Show Notes
One of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries in British history was made in the summer of 1939, when a huge hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold was found at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. Lucy Burns presents material from the BBC archives.
Picture: the Sutton Hoo Helmet on display at the British Museum on March 25, 2014 in London, England (Oli Scarff/Getty Images)