Anglo-Saxon women are buried with luxury jewelry

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Lincolnshire Wolds. The cemetery has more than 20 graves, dating from the end of the fifth century to the middle of the sixth century .

Researchers from the University of Sheffield discovered the cemetery after a local metal detector found some Anglo-Saxon artifacts in the area - including copper brooch and spear.

A set of Anglo-saxon woman remains with burial clothes.

Dr. Hugh Willmott, who participated in the excavation, said: 'There are almost no exceptions, the graves are accompanied by many items, in accordance with burial rituals performed during the centuries. early migration of Germans to eastern England. It is particularly interesting that a significant number of lavish graves belong to women.

These women wore necklaces made of hundreds of amber, glass and quartz, using personal items such as tweezers, cloth bags opened with ivory keychains, and decorated with brooches. How to install the costume. The two women also have silver rings and a silver belt lock often associated with the Jutes community in Kent. The graves available for men belong to the tombs, including graves buried with weapons like spears and shields.

Brooches are found in Anglo-Saxon cemetery - (Photo from Sheffield University).

A silver belt is often associated with Jutes communities in Kent - (Photo from the University of Sheffield).

Ivory keychains - (Photo from Sheffield University).

Researchers are surprised because there are no children graves in this cemetery.

However, one of the most unexpected graves is the grave of a pretty-dressed woman, buried with a child carrying her under her arms.

Dr. Willmott added: 'The preservation of the remains, as well as the many graves found, provides an exciting opportunity to explore the social and cultural dynamics of the chosen community of burial. died on this exposed chalk soil '.

The team is evaluating the remains to better understand these people, including their food and where they grew up.