Spears discovered at the Anglo Saxon cemetery near Morden Road, Mitcham
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| Area | Mitcham |
|---|---|
| Copyright 1 | Presented by Mr Harold Bidder |
| Picture Reference | Mit_Archaeology_1-9 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | The Anglo-Saxon burial site close to Morden Road, was initially excavated between 1888 and the 1920’s and 230 burials were unearthed. The grave goods discovered date from 450 to 600. A large number of the internments found on the site were of well armed men and the proportion of weapons found was unusually high. One fifth of all the graves contained arms of some description. |
