[MR] History Blog: Anglo-Saxon 6th C. Sword Found in Kent

[Garth Groff and Sally Sanford]

Noble Friends,

Yesterday's History Blog reported on the discovery of a nearly-intact sword
found during excavation of a 6th century Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Kent.

The sword is in a remarkable state of preservation, and is marked with
runes. While not quite as ornately decorated, the Kent weapon has been
compared to the sword found in the famous ship burial at Sutton Hoo.

The excavation at a secret location has so far found 12 graves, all loaded
with grave goods. There are an estimated 200 graves at the site.

The History Blog story is here:
https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/72008 .

Numerous other web sources have commented upon the sword, but all seem to
parrot the same facts. However, Archaeology Magazine's online site offers
an X-ray view:
https://archaeology.org/news/2024/12/27/well-preserved-anglo-saxon-sword-uncovered/
.

Yours Aye,


Mungo Napier, Laird of Mallard Lodge  🦆
Continuing a crusade to keep the original Merry Rose relevant and in
business.