Anglo-Saxon Snape

1,400 year-old Anglo-Saxon artefacts from Snape cemetery now on display in the museum at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village.

A new mini-exhibition featuring objects from Snape Anglo-Saxon cemetery has recently opened at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum.

Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service have kindly loaned grave goods from excavations that took place towards the end of the 20th century. Archaeologists discovered log boat burials, eight ring ditches, a coffin, cremations in both urns and copper vessels, and evidence of a possible funerary pyre. Unusual grave goods included a lyre and a horse’s head with tack.

The burials at Snape indicated varying beliefs, cultural affinities and, in some cases, hints of status. Remarkable survivals of organic materials such as textile, leather and horn gave valuable evidence for interpreting these objects and the people who were interred with them.

These amazing artefacts will be on display at West Stow until December and are included as part of the standard admission ticket.

Extra Information:
Parking fees apply
Assistance dogs only permitted in the Anglo-Saxon Village and museum

Times: 10am - 5pm (Last admission 4pm, 3.30pm from 26 October)
Dates: 28 August - 11 December 2025
Tickets: Included in standard admission
Booking: Not required
Venue: West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

This event is promoted by West Suffolk Heritage.