Sutton Hoo Helmet, Woodbridge
Facts and practical information
Sutton Hoo Helmet is a 2002 sculpture by the English artist Rick Kirby. A representation of the Anglo-Saxon helmet by the same name found in the Sutton Hoo ship-burial, it was commissioned by the National Trust to suspend outside an exhibition hall at the Sutton Hoo visitor centre. At the opening of the centre, the sculpture was unveiled by the Literature Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney on 13 March 2002. It remained in place, dominating the entrance of the exhibition hall, until 2019, when it was moved to the entrance to the Sutton Hoo site. ()
Woodbridge
Sutton Hoo Helmet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Woodbridge Tide Mill, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Woodbridge Railway Station, Wuffing Education Study Centre At Sutton Hoo.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Sutton Hoo Helmet by public transport?
Train
- Melton (18 min walk)
- Woodbridge (27 min walk)
Bus
- Council Offices • Lines: 64 (22 min walk)
- Turban Centre • Lines: 64, 65, 70, 73 (23 min walk)