Archaeologists solve grim mystery of 1,500-year-old bucket found at historic tourist site

Archaeologists solve grim mystery of 1,500-year-old bucket found at historic tourist site

1,500-year-old Byzantine vessel 'epitomizes strangeness' of Sutton Hoo

Archaeologists recently discovered the purpose of a 6th-century Byzantine Bromeswell bucket found at Sutton Hoo, the site of two cemeteries. (National Trust Images / David Brunetti / James Dobson)

The bucket originated from Antioch in the Byzantine Empire in the 500s. (National Trust Images / David Brunetti)

Sutton Hoo has offered a wealth of knowledge since its first excavation in 1938. (Getty Images)

A depiction of a burial at Sutton Hoo during the Anglo-Saxon period is shown. (Getty Images)