A wealthy Suffolk landowner and widow who commissions self-taught archaeologist Basil Brown to excavate burial mounds on her estate. She forms a close friendship with Brown and her son Robert, shares their archaeological interests, and fiercely protects the discovery's ownership and safety during the war. Ultimately, she donates the Sutton Hoo treasure to the British Museum while ensuring Brown receives proper credit.
Edith funds and directs Basil's excavation work at Sutton Hoo.
Rory is Edith's cousin and is brought onto the dig through family ties.
Edith legally battles Phillips to retain ownership of the discovered treasure.
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