The Sutton Hoo Ship’s Company - Film 3 - Saxon tools and problems with the underloute

This short film was made by our Ship’s Co Volunteer, Jon Seal. In the film, you get to see wedges of timber converted to planks, an explanation of how cutting timber in different ways gives different degrees of strength and an insight into some of the Saxon tools. These films will initially be released via our Newsletter. To subscribe, visit our website Please comment on the film to help us develop the next one and share it with anyone else that you think might be interested. To find out more about the project please visit By subscribing to our YouTube channel you get to see each film as it is released.