The Sutton Hoo stone has been described as a 'whetstone' and as a 'sceptre'. The making of a replica has revealed much about the skill of those who made it and the symbolism it contains. There is a detailed account of the making of the replica. Illustrations - 33 colour and 106 black and white. Also includes background articles about Anglo-Saxon society, and a summary of the main literature about the Sutton Hoo stone.
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