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Help the Sutton Hoo Ship’s Company raise £50,000 to ‘Plank the Ship’!

Added 2023-05-20 08:02:31 +0000 UTC

Many of us were captivated by The Dig, starring Ralph Fiennes as the real-life amateur archaeologist, Basil Brown, who discovered the incredible 7th Century royal ship burial at Sutton Hoo.

The Sutton Hoo Ship's Company is currently building a life-size reconstruction replica of the iconic vessel at the centre of the story, and Time Team is delighted to be documenting the build as it takes shape for a future documentary. We'll share more details as the project develops.

The Sutton Hoo Ship Needs You!

The Sutton Hoo Ship's Company has now launched a Crowdfunder campaign, 'Let's Plank the Ship', aiming to raise £50,000 to help complete the build.

CLICK HERE to support the project, with a range of levels, each offering fantastic rewards.

This is your opportunity to be a part of history and contribute to a landmark reconstruction project!

"Working on the film 'The Dig' has given me a compelling insight into the history of Sutton Hoo. I am very excited that a team of volunteers at the Sutton Hoo Ship's Company are actually recreating King Raedwald's famous vessel... I can't wait to see it when it is finished. I wish everyone involved all success in this great project!"
Ralph Fiennes

Note

Please note that we are sharing this news on behalf of our friends at the Sutton Hoo Ship's Company. Time Team is not directly affiliated with the Crowdfunder campaign and does not receive any of the funds. Support for the Crowdfunder campaign is independent of Time Team Patreon membership.

Discover More About Sutton Hoo

Check out Tim Taylor's 2021 interview with John Preston, author of The Dig: HERE.