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Sutton Hoo Mound 17

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In mound 17 a horse and a young man about 25 years old were buried side by side. He was dressed as a warrior with a shield and sword, the horse had a beautiful harness. The horse sacrifice was only made to warriors of very high standing in noble cemeteries. Swords were also valued weapons of powerful men. The discovery was made in 1991.

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21st Aug 2006 by Diane Earl

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History

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Anglo-Saxon Saxons burial mound treasure archaeology village Dark-Ages ritual custom grave horse warrior

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