Digital copy of view of Iron buckle from a grave excavations by Brian Hope-Taylor

Description Digital copy of view of Iron buckle from a grave excavations by Brian Hope-Taylor

Date c. 1948 to 1949

Collection Papers of Brian Hope-Taylor, archaeologist, Cambridge, England

Catalogue Number SC 770052

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of E 33645 CN

Scope and Content Iron buckle from triple grave, Farthing Down, Surrey This iron buckle was discovered in a grave that contained three skeletons. The buckle and some belt fittings relate to the remains of a young boy. Other grave goods, including a sword and spear, were also uncovered in the grave. These related to the second set of remains which belonged to an older man. The remains of a woman, with no grave goods, were also discovered in the centre of the grave. The awkward position of her body suggested that she had been carelessly buried, if not thrown into the grave. Anglo-Saxon cemeteries are the best source of evidence on Anglo-Saxon life, as they often contain a wealth of grave goods. These remains also provide information on what was expected in the afterlife, as valued personal possessions appear to have been indicators of social hierarchies or groups within Anglo-Saxon society. Farthing Down is an Anglo-Saxon cemetery dating to the late 6th century/early 7th century AD. In 1945 Brian Hope-Taylor discovered Romano-British field systems in the same area. This research led to the 1948-49 excavations at the Anglo-Saxon cemetery. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

Accession Number 2001/164

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