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Sutton Hoo Mound 17 - Horse harness

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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. The discovery was made in 1991.

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22nd Aug 2006 by Diane Earl

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History

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Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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

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