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Melton to Woodbridge via Sutton Hoo Walk

THAT archaeological site on a ridge above the Deben Valley, its estuary and river marshes, lowland heathlands and the UK's Best Gastropub

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The Deben River downstream from Wilford Bridge

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Reconstruction of the King's Helmet, from Burial Mound 1, on display in the High Hall at Sutton Hoo

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Reconstruction of the King's Helmet, from Burial Mound 1, on display in the High Hall at Sutton Hoo

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Heathland at Woodbridge Golf Club

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River Deben and private garden on approach to Ufford

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Melton Boatyard on the Deben River, downstream towards Woodbridge, from river wall near start of walk

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Permanently moored boats on the Deben River, downstream towards Woodbridge, from river wall near start of walk

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Church towers in Woodbridge, from river wall near start of walk

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The Deben River upstream from Wilford Bridge

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Poplars across the River Deben, from Common Lane

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Across the River Deben, from Common Lane

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Earthwork sculpture in extended backgarden of The Crooked House, Bromeswell, from Common Lane

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St. Edward's, Bromeswell

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Roof of St. Edward's, Bromeswell

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Cornice depicting angel holding shield with coat of arms at St. Edward's, Bromeswell

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Path along fairway, Woodbridge Golf Course

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Piggery off the B1083

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First view of Sutton Hoo's Burial Mounds and the Viewing Tower

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Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo

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Burial Mound 2 (reconstructed to presumed original height), plus guided group in ticketed area, Sutton Hoo

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View across the Deben Valley to Woodbridge, from Sutton Hoo

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Burial Mound 2 (which had the small ship burial), Sutton Hoo

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Burial Mound 1/The King's Mound with steel rods in the shape of bow and stern poking out of it to indicate the size of it, Sutton Hoo

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Viewing Tower over the Burial Ground, Sutton Hoo

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The Horseman's Mound (rider and horse were found in separate graves), Sutton Hoo

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Path up the shallow valley between Tranmer House and the King's River Cafe at the Visitor Centre, Sutton Hoo

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King's River Cafe at the Visitor Centre plus the full-scale ship sculpture, Sutton Hoo

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Shield (reconstruction) found in Burial Mound, , on display in the High Hall at Sutton Hoo

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Reconstruction of the King's Helmet, from Burial Mound 1, on display in the High Hall at Sutton Hoo

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Reconstruction of the King's Helmet, from Burial Mound 1, on display in the High Hall at Sutton Hoo

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Full-scale ship sculpture, Sutton Hoo

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Heathland at Woodbridge Golf Club

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Heathland at Woodbridge Golf Club

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Shelter overlooking heathland at Woodbridge Golf Club

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River Deben marshes, near Reves Hall, Eyke

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Approaching railway bridge in fenland between Eyke and Ufford

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River Deben on approach to Ufford

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The Mill House, Ufford (from one side)

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The Mill House, Ufford (from the other side)

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Tower of St. Mary of the Assumption, Ufford

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St. Mary of the Assumption on the outside of the church tower of St. Mary of the Assumption, Ufford

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Roof of St. Mary of the Assumption, Ufford

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Font Cover at St. Mary of the Assumption, Ufford

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Melton Old Church

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River Deben downstream towards Woodbridge late afternoon

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River Deben towards Brown's Planting late afternoon

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Egret in the mudflats of the River Deben

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Ruined barge in River Deben towards Brown's Planting

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River Deben towards Brown's Planting

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Tranmer House from across the River Deben

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Sutton Hoo Estate farms, from across the River Deben

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River Deben inlet in Woodbridge

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Woodbridge Tidemill (Museum)

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View down the estuary from the Woodbridge Tidemill (Museum)

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