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This is part of a series of posters illustrating the work of the Wallingford Burh to Borough Research project, in collaboration with Wallingford Museum - excavations, research, geophysical survey, etc. This one shows the 2009 digs.

Wallingford town defences, probably first constructed during the reign of Alfred as part of his strategy to defend Wessex against Viking attack. Mention of Wallingford is made in the Burghal Hidage, as a 'burgh', or fortified stronghold, with 2,400…

An audio presentation with some slides to take you around the Anglo-Saxon exhibits at the British Museum.

Ashmolean Museum inventory no. AN1978.332. c.1000-1050. Walrus ivory. H. 8.3, W. 5.8. Originally rectangular panel, now damaged. The enthroned Virgin sits with the Christ-child on her lap, who is blessing with one hand and holding a book with the…

Images and captions from the Ashmolean Museum's 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' site.

Viking brooch, Buckles, Needle Case, Pendant, Bracelets, Rings, Viking man, Cuerdale Hoard, Chape, Stirrups, Strap distributor, Sword, Where Did the Vikings Come From?

Ashmolean Museum inventory no. AN1909.455. 7th century. L. 6.5cm. Gold, garnet. Gold buckle with two garnets enclosed by mouldings with pointed teeth. Gold back-plate. The main gem is the largest garnet of its type known from England. Found in…

Photographs of this site, a moat around a flat island probably dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. It is overgrown with trees and only accessible by public footpath round 3/4 of the oval moat structure. There is also an inner moat that is not…

These images explore one of Winchester City Museum's most enigmatic objects: a gilded burse reliquary, dating from the 9th or 10th centuries*. This is a bag-shaped container for relics, measuring approximately 18 cm tall by 16 cm wide. A poignant…

These images explore one of Winchester City Museum's most enigmatic objects: a gilded burse reliquary, dating from the 9th or 10th centuries*. This is a bag-shaped container for relics, measuring approximately 18 cm tall by 16 cm wide. A poignant…

British Museum presentation notes and slideshow on the Vikings. All these are © Trustees of the British Museum.