European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 21, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Sunday. September 21. 1986 the stars and stripes Page 3 Chaldu d building in the tillage of West so . Shun a Lariat of construction techniques that were used in the 5lh Century. Anglo soon Village a reflection of Post text and photos i.  . Staff writer West Stow. England nestled near the Lark Kier. A Small silent Vil Lage of Wood and hate awaits the curious. A few chickens and an occasional visitor Are the Only signs of life. The reconstructed Anglo Saxon Village of West slow gives visitors a rare glimpse into an age that predates the leg end of Robin Hood by almost 1.000years a quiet Era of farming Hunting and bartering. Discovered by archaeologist Hasil Brown the site no about 80 dwellings was excavated Between 1965 and 1972 using funds prodded by the British ministry of works. Pottery tools jewelry and other artefacts found at the site Are on display in the Mosc s Hall museum i Cornhill Bury St. Edmunds a few Miles from the Village. The Village is an Experiment in archaeology houses that have been reconstructed using the same types of tools and techniques that existed during the 5th Century. The Village existed Between the5lh and 8th centuries after which it was mysteriously abandoned. The houses arc held together with coarse rope and pegs. Some of the Early Homes exhibited evidence of planked floors and Clay hearths. The roofs were thatched from Straw Reed or Sedge and allowed smoke to escape while keeping the rain out. The Village about 15 minutes from Raf Mildenhall is open tuesday through sat urday from 2 to 5 . On sundays Sandbank holidays it is open from 11 . To 1 . And from 2 . To 5 . The Village is closed on mondays. Admission is 30 Pence 45 cents for adults and 20 Pence 30 cents for children. A Canad Wood doorway graces one of the thatched roof Homes in West slow. Rachel Green 21 months old clutches her doll As she looks into a reconstructed Chicken Coop. A primitive foot operated lathe was used for shaping and decorating wooden posts