Overview
- Oxford Cotswold Archaeology identified at least 11 early Anglo-Saxon barrows near Theberton dating to the 6th–7th centuries.
- One mound held two individuals and a fully harnessed horse with weapons and personal items, aligning with elite traditions seen at Sutton Hoo, Snape and Prittlewell.
- Acidic sandy soils prevented bone preservation, leaving detailed “sand silhouettes” that archaeologists recorded alongside cremation and inhumation grave goods.
- The find comes from a major developer‑led investigation for Sizewell C, with about 200 archaeologists working across roughly 70 sites covering around 2 million square metres.
- Additional discoveries include a sealed hoard of 321 11th‑century coins, Roman industrial features and an extremely rare Iron Age oak ladder, with artefacts destined for Suffolk archives and public display at open days and webinars.