Where was 'The Dig' filmed? Here's a list of the shooting locations of the movie

The Dig has become a new sensation on the OTT platform Netflix ever since it released on January 29th, 2021. The movie is about an archaeologist who embarks on the historically important excavation of Sutton Hoo in 1938. The fans of the film have been trend searching “where was The Dig filmed” and “The Dig filming locations”. Here are details about the same, read on to know.

The Dig shooting locations

According to a report in Express.co.UK, the film was shot in several locations. The list includes

• Village of Shackleford in Surrey.

• Sutton Hoo, Suffolk

• Norney Grange

Plot of The Dig movie

The Dig is based on a 2007 novel of the same name by John Preston. The film revolves around an excavation undertaken by a self-taught archaeologist. He is hired by a British woman to dig up her land.

Synopsis:

On the eve of World War II, a British widow hires a self-taught archaeologist to dig up mysterious formation on her land, leading to a staggering find. An excavator and his team discover a wooden ship from the Dark Ages while digging up a burial ground on a woman's estate.

Cast

The Dig's cast includes Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes,  Lily James, Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Ken Stott, Archie Barnes, and Monica Dolan in main roles. The film is directed by Simon Stone and can be streamed on Netflix. Watch the trailer of the film below.

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In Surrey, a number of other British dramas and films have been shot. Other films that have been shot in locations used in The Dig includes:

• Bridgerton
• The Crown
•  Midsomer Murders
• Downton Abbey
• The Midnight Sky
• The Great
• 1917
• The Dark Knight
• Wonder Woman
• Emma.
• Avengers: Age of Ultron
• Gladiator
• Guardians of the Galaxy
• Ready Player One
• The Witches
• Captain America: The First Avenger
• Call the Midwife
• Love Actually
• The Princess Bride
• Beauty and the Beast
• Alien
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
• Casino Royale

Shacklefor, Surrey

London Spy, which is a Jakob Verbruggen directorial. It is a crime, drama and mystery series that released in 2015. The episode titled Strangers was shot in Shackleford, Surrey.

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