A film about an Anglo-Saxon burial ground has helped provide a post-lockdown boost in visitor numbers to the site, the National Trust said.
The Dig, starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes, tells the story of the discoveries made at Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, Suffolk, in 1939.But since the attraction reopened, it has been booked up to capacity every day, the trust said. Laura Howarth, archaeology and engagement manager at the National Trust-run site, said: "There's a huge interest in The Dig and all things Sutton Hoo."A replica of the helmet is at Sutton Hoo - the original remains are at the British Museum in London
As seen in the film, the then landowner Edith Pretty asked local archaeologist Basil Brown to investigate a series of mysterious earth mounds on her estate, on the Deben estuary. He discovered a burial ship and a central chamber filled with treasures, including a warrior's helmet, a gold belt buckle, sword and shield, believed to have belonged to East Anglia's 7th Century ruler King Rædwald.
Good movie
Went from 2 to 5
Awesome video!!
Watched this last night. Was ok. Would have liked more archeology and less emotional relationship.