Alpine Origins? Groundbreaking Research Suggests Sutton Hoo Helmet’s Iron Forged Far From England
Published: [4\4\2025] The Sutton Hoo helmet—a hauntingly beautiful and iconic artifact pulled from a 7th-century ship burial in England—is one of archaeology’s most celebrated treasures. For decades, its intricate design pointed towards connections with Vendel-era Sweden. But new research is challenging that narrative, suggesting the very iron used to craft this masterpiece may have originated hundreds…