Burial Site of Wuffinga Kings

On the banks of the River Deben is one of the country’s most significant archaeological sites

Sutton Hoo is one of the country’s most significant archaeological sites, and the jewel in the crown of Anglo-Saxon Suffolk.

From 450 onwards the East Anglian region was settled by both Angles and Saxons. Initially at least, these Germanic tribes were invited by the Britons following the chaos of the Roman occupier’s departure from the country.

These incoming tribes carved England into kingdoms. Hengist and Horsa founded the royal house of Kent; Ælle and his sons the South Saxons; Sledd the East Saxons, Creoda the kingdom of Mercia and Wehha the East Angles (to name a few of the many kingdoms established.)