The Lord of the Ring-Sword: Recent discoveries at an Anglo-Saxon Cemetery in East Kent

Andrew Richardson discusses high-status graves and an exceptionally well-preserved sixth-century sword found at an early medieval cemetery near Canterbury.

Kent Finds Liaison Officer Andrew Richardson shares recent archaeological discoveries and ongoing excavation at an early medieval cemetery near Canterbury. The site has produced high-status graves, including one containing a well-preserved sixth-century sword. Doors open at 6:30 pm; the talk starts at 7:30 pm at the Old Brewery Store. Advance booking is required; Faversham Society members attend free and non-members pay £5.