Anglo Saxon Urn, Loveden Hill

Handcrafted Replica Anglo-Saxon Loveden Hill Cremation Urn

Details

This museum-quality replica is based on an Anglo-Saxon cremation urn excavated from Loveden Hill, Lincolnshire, a site rich in Anglo-Saxon burial artefacts.

The urn is impressive in stature and beautifully made, serving as a grand resting place for the individual whose cremated remains were carefully placed within it over 1,400 years ago.

This design features:

• 16 bosses and 16 decorative panels encircling the urn’s body.
• 14 panels with incised line decorations.
• 2 panels with intricate stamped decoration, created using three distinct stamping tools.

The significance of these unique stamp designs remains unknown—perhaps they were a potter’s mark or held personal significance to the individual buried within the urn.

Archaeological Context

This urn is one of many stunning cremation urns discovered at the Loveden Hill cemetery, a major burial site in Anglo-Saxon Britain.

• Initial excavations began in the 1920s, with further digs conducted in 1955, 1963, and 1972.
• Archaeologists uncovered nearly 2,000 burials, mostly cremations, but also some inhumations with grave goods.
• The cemetery was used for an extended period, with burials likely dating from the 6th or 7th century AD.

Despite extensive excavations, dating remains difficult due to the long history of use at the site. However, the distinctive style of this urn suggests it belongs to the later Anglo-Saxon period.

Materials

• Terracotta, reduction fired

Dimensions

• Height: Approx. 240 mm
• Diameter: Approx. 275 mm

Production

This urn has been handcrafted in our Northumberland studio, using historical tools and techniques to ensure an authentic finish.

• Every piece is entirely handmade, ensuring that each urn is unique.
• The reduction firing process mimics Anglo-Saxon pottery techniques, creating slight variations in colour and texture, much like the original artefacts.

Ordering Information

• 'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately.
• 'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.

Shipping

• All items are sent via second-class postal service as standard.
• If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote.
• Postage Note: All items are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.

Own a piece of Anglo-Saxon history with this stunning handcrafted urn. Order today and bring the artistry of the past into your collection!