The Anglo-Saxon period in British history is full of social, religious and political upheaval. Not only is this reflected in the surviving historical record, but also in the collection of burial sites through the island. Over the course of several hundred years the use of the barrow mounds burials seems to change. This study will examine data collected from early Anglo-Saxon cemeteries, ?Final Phase? burials, Late Anglo-Saxon cemeteries, and Viking burials in order to better understand the burial traditions that span this period in time. The specific variable to be examined will be body positions, type of burials, the use of grave goods, treatment of outcasts, along with age and sex ranges within each of the above burial types. The use of historical documents will also be used in order to understand the mindset of the individuals reacting to the changes that this period experienced. The results produced by this study will show how the individuals during the Anglo-Saxon period reacted to large number of social changes that occurred because of the Viking invasions during this period of British history. This information may add to our understanding of how societies react to social pressure and stresses, both inside and outside their social control.