Tag Archives: burial

Guest author: Roberta Eaton ~ The Sutton Hoo Helmet

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Background Since its discovery in 1939, the Sutton Hoo Helmet has been a highly evocative symbol of Anglo Saxon England. The discovery of the Sutton Hoo Helmet The excavation of the grave barrows or mounds at Sutton Hoo was at … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, Art, England, Guest post, History, Photography | Tagged anglo saxons, boat burial, burial, grave goods, helmet, Robbie Cheadle, Saxon hoard, Sutton Hoo | 42 Comments

#writephoto – A Father to His Children – Michael

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

He told his kids that upon his death he was to be cremated not buried. He had reasons for that decision. He took his children to the cemetery and past all the new graves; all cared for and decorated with … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged burial, cremation, family, shrine, writephoto | 4 Comments

The Wyrm and the Wyrd – Within the living land

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It had been a long time since I had first come across a reference to Thor’s Cave when I was doing some research for Dark Sage. We were not, at that point, feeling the call to go there; caves were … Continue reading →