What happened at the end of The Dig?

By the end, Edith’s team discovers a treasure that is donated to the British museum, Rory suddenly leaves to serve his country in World War, and Peggy splits from her husband Stuart (Ben Chaplin).

How much of The Dig is factual?

HOW ACCURATE IS THE DIG? Most of the main characters in The Dig are based on real people, and the Sutton Hoo excavation was definitely real and significant. However, major liberties have been taken to dramatize the story.

What did they find in The Dig?

Among the artifacts unearthed were fine feasting vessels, deluxe hanging bowls, silverware from Byzantium, luxurious textiles and gold dress accessories set with Sri Lankan garnets. The grave’s burial chamber was laden with weapons and high-quality military equipment.

Is the movie The Dig a true story?

The Dig is a film by Netflix exploring the story of the excavation of the Great Ship Burial at Sutton Hoo in 1939. The film is based on a novel, also titled The Dig, written by John Preston. Many of the events and characters depicted in both the film and the novel are inspired by real events and real people.

What happened to the boy from The Dig?

In 1988, Robert died of cancer at age 57. In The Dig, Robert’s narrative arc complements the central dynamic between Edith (a skeptic) and Basil (a believer).

What happened to Peggy and Rory in The Dig?

By the end, Stuart suggests that he could “learn” to be happy with Peggy, a seemingly pathetic attempt to save his marriage. In real life, however, there was no Rory, and the Piggotts were indeed married for two decades.

Is the Sutton Hoo ship still buried?

What, No Boat? The 27 metre long Anglo-Saxon ship from Sutton Hoo no longer exists. It was made of oak and after 1,300 years in the acidic soil, it rotted away leaving only its ‘ghost’ imprinted in the sand.

What happened to Robert in The Dig?

The Dig takes place in 1939, approximately three years before the real Edith passed away. In real life, Robert was reportedly raised by his aunt Elizabeth (via The Focus), and never returned to his original home where the Sutton Hoo excavation took place. In 1988, Robert died of cancer at age 57.