The Origins of Mid-Saxon Southampton : Excavations at the Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium 1998-2000

This report publishes the results of the largest excavations, yet undertaken within mid-Saxon Hamwic.

The known settlement area has been increased to c. 50 hectares, a mixed rite cemetery was uncovered dating to the mid-7th century.

In the later 7th century further burials were made, a high proportion of which were accompanied by sometime complex assemblages of weaponry.

The burials may represent an elite group associated with a royal estate and compare closely with burials found in east Kent.