Cruciform Brooch
Sophia Heidebrecht Found in the grave of a woman at West Stow, this cruciform brooch is an elaborate example of Anglo-Saxon metalworking. While the particular significance of the brooch and its symbolism is largely lost to us now, it was important enough to the woman’s identity that she was...
Wrist Clasp (Left)
Hannah Rosenberg Known Context The left wrist clasp was found at West Stow in grave 28 of an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman. Discovered in its set with the right clasp, the left wrist clasp was in relatively good condition, with the decorations and hook visible. The wrist clasps were found among...
Square-Headed Brooch
This specific brooch was uncovered at the West Stow archeological site, alongside other forms of brooches. Multiple brooches were found in sunken-featured buildings, where it is theorized that the SFBs were used as workshops- suggesting their high demand in the community. The common materials to use in brooches were...
Wrist Clasp (Right)
Functions The function of these items in Anglo-Saxon England is hardly in doubt: they were worn in pairs as closures for sleeves which were slit at the wrist; here they occur only in women’s graves. In Norway on the other hand (where they are of a slightly different design),...
Anglo-Saxon Bucket
By Nicholas Spezia-Shwiff The object that I analyzed and digitally reconstructed was an Anglo-Saxon bucket found at the West Stow Village cemetery. This bucket was created sometime between 420 to 650 CE, during the period when West Stow was inhabited. This bucket is also rather small, around 22cm high...
Girdle Hangers
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