Interrupting the Pots: The Excavation of Cleatham Anglo-Saxon Cemetery

The Cleatham cemetery is notable for its extensive collection of over 1200 cremations and 62 graves, marking it as one of the largest Anglo-Saxon burial sites in England. Spanning from the mid-5th century to the late 7th century, the site features a unique intercutting of urns, allowing for the sequencing into five distinct phases. This phasing provides valuable insights into the evolution of grave goods, including metalwork, beads, and combs. An online database will offer additional information for further exploration of this significant archaeological site.