HS2 archaeological discoveries illuminate the Anglo-Saxon ‘Dark Ages’
Archaeologists working on HS2 have made discoveries of national significance, uncovering an Anglo-Saxon burial site in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. Almost three quarters of the graves contained high quality grave goods, suggesting the site was the final resting place of a wealthy Anglo-Saxon community. The items uncovered are dated to the 5th and 6th century, a period in which there are gaps in historical and archaeological record. The discoveries made by HS2 archaeologists will contribute a significant amount to the understanding of how people in Anglo-Saxon Britain lived their lives, and what culture and society was like at that time. Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HS2ltd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hs2ltd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HS2ltd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-speed-two-hs2-ltd/ #HS2 #archaeology If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk.
Archaeologists working on HS2 have made discoveries of national significance, uncovering an Anglo-Saxon burial site in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. Almost three quarters of the graves contained high quality grave goods, suggesting the site was the final resting place of a wealthy Anglo-Saxon community. The items uncovered are dated to the 5th and 6th century, a period in which there are gaps in historical and archaeological record. The discoveries made by HS2 archaeologists will contribute a significant amount to the understanding of how people in Anglo-Saxon Britain lived their lives, and what culture and society was like at that time. Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HS2ltd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hs2ltd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HS2ltd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-speed-two-hs2-ltd/ #HS2 #archaeology If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk.