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Europe: AD 300–1100 (Room 41)
eyeOpener gallery tour / Free / Daily, 14.45 (for 30–40 minutes)
This gallery will be closed from 5 September 2011 until late 2013 for a complete redisplay. From 7 October 2011 there will be a selection of highlights from the gallery on display in Room 2.
Following the gradual collapse of the Western Roman Empire, Anglo-Saxons settled in England, the Vikings expanded their territories and new kingdoms were formed across Europe. Trade in the north of the continent increased under Viking influence. Towns and settlements were established and grew.
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The Cuerdale hoard, about AD 905
More informationThe Cuerdale hoard, about AD 905
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The Kells Crozier, late 9th-11th century AD
More informationThe Kells Crozier, late 9th-11th century AD
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Helmet from the ship-burial at Sutton Hoo, early 7th century AD
More informationHelmet from the ship-burial at Sutton Hoo, early 7th century AD
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Ivory panel showing an archangel, AD 525-550
More informationIvory panel showing an archangel, AD 525-550
It was a period of great political change and saw Christianity established as a major religion.
Room 41 traces these developments through objects that range from everyday items to church treasures and the famous artefacts from the Anglo-Saxon ship-burial at Sutton Hoo.
