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The Sutton Hoo helmet is perhaps the most iconic image of the Anglo-Saxon age. It is a fascinating object with a fascinating history, so let’s take a look at an item ‘worn and wielded’ by the Anglo-Saxons. Glossary Bretwalda – a term used to denote Anglo-Saxon kings whose influence was recognized across large swathes ofContinue reading “Worn & Wielded: The Sutton Hoo Helmet”