Archaeological excavations have discovered evidence of a 1400 year old Anglo Saxon royal settlement near Rendlesham, in Suffolk, linked with Sutton Hoo.
I have had a passion and love for creating art all my life, so it is an honour to have been given this opportunity.”
Fellow student Josy Ebbs, from Hadleigh, said: “I’m proud that my work will be on display amongst many other amazing artworks for all to view.
Josy Ebbs entry to the exhibition
- Credit: One Sixth Form College
Sarah Jones, the head of curriculum for art at One Sixth Form College, said their inclusion is amazing news for the school.
She said: “This is amazing news for everyone. Our students have a long tradition of gaining regional and national recognition for their work and these portraits reveal something about the essence of the person behind the painting. It’s a credit to them and our teachers.”
I have had a passion and love for creating art all my life, so it is an honour to have been given this opportunity.”
Fellow student Josy Ebbs, from Hadleigh, said: “I’m proud that my work will be on display amongst many other amazing artworks for all to view.
Josy Ebbs entry to the exhibition
- Credit: One Sixth Form College
Sarah Jones, the head of curriculum for art at One Sixth Form College, said their inclusion is amazing news for the school.
She said: “This is amazing news for everyone. Our students have a long tradition of gaining regional and national recognition for their work and these portraits reveal something about the essence of the person behind the painting. It’s a credit to them and our teachers.”
Rendlesham is located close to the Sutton Hoo burial site, known for its undisturbed ship burial, magnificent Anglo-Saxon helmet, and the hoard of ornate artifacts of outstanding historical and archaeological significance. It is one of the most famous discoveries ever made in Britain and has recently been brought back to popular attention following the release of the film ‘The Dig’ on Netflix. Sutton Hoo is the speculated burial site of a king who resided at Rendlesham.
Replica of Anglo-Saxon mask discovered at Sutton Hoo. (Bill Tyne/
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In 2016, the Rendlesham project coordinator, Faye Minter, reported that her team discovered the remains of a 23m (75ft) by 9m (30ft) structure, which could have once been a royal hall or palace. She concluded that it was possible that there are other royal burials similar to Sutton Hoo, which was excavated for the first time in 1939 and dated back to the 7th century. It consists of about 20 burial mounds and the excavations revealed many