In the vicinity of Sutton Hoo, renowned for hosting remarkable Early Medieval English discoveries, archaeologists have recently revealed the remnants of a potential pre-Christian temple dating back 1400 years.

The discovery took place during summer excavations near the village of Rendlesham in southeastern England, conducted as part of Suffolk County Council’s Rendlesham Revealed community archaeology initiative.

The project previously uncovered the remains of a substantial timber Royal Hall last year, solidifying the site's identification as a royal settlement for the East Anglian Kings.

According to a blog, The latest excavations unveiled traces of fine metalworking linked to royal habitation, including a mold employed in crafting ornamental horse harnesses akin to those found at the nearby princely burial ground in Sutton Hoo.

The royal compound's size exceeded previous estimates, encompassing an area more than twice as large as initially believed. It was enclosed by a 1.5-kilometer-long perimeter ditch, defining a space equivalent to approximately 20 football pitches.