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Anglo-Saxon Discovery: Journey Through Anglo-Saxon Life and Death
A complete web site based around the material held at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford - and the work of E. T Leeds. The site was created in 2005 by the Ashmolean (Sarah Glover), Pegasus Primary School, and St Mary and John Church of England School. It…
Anglo-Saxon Discovery Launch
Images from the launch of the Ashmolean Library's 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' online exhibition, including a 'Meet the Anglo-Saxons;' event. The full 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' site is also archived elsewhere on the Project.
National Archaeology Day Gallery
National Archaeology Day at the Ashmolean Museum, 2005. Images of re-enactors and members of the public dressing up and working on Anglo-Saxon activities.
Viking Gallery
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?
Viking brooch, Buckles, Needle Case, Pendant, Bracelets, Rings, Viking man, Cuerdale Hoard, Chape, Stirrups, Strap distributor, Sword, Where Did the Vikings Come From?
Children's drawings from the Ashmolean
Children's drawings from the Ashmolean Museum's 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' exhibition and website.
Anglo-Saxon Discovery Teachers' Resources
Teachers' resources from the Ashmolean Museum's 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' site.
Anglo-Saxon Discovery Case images
Images of the display cases used in the Ashmolean Museum's 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' exhibition, 2005
Anglo-Saxon Discovery Artefacts
Objects from the Ashmolean 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' exhibition, 2005:
Alfred Jewel 1, Alfred Jewel back, Alfred Jewel rear, Alfred Jewel Side 1, Alfred Jewel Side 2, Disc Brooch, Bead string G27 Wheatley, Bead string G27 close-up 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,…
Alfred Jewel 1, Alfred Jewel back, Alfred Jewel rear, Alfred Jewel Side 1, Alfred Jewel Side 2, Disc Brooch, Bead string G27 Wheatley, Bead string G27 close-up 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,…
Anglo-Saxon Discovery Artefacts Part II
Objects from the Ashmolean 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' exhibition, 2005:
Cosmetic brush - Cassington, Toilet set - Cassington, Pottery spindlewhorl, Tweezers - Brighthampton, Knife - G5, Firesteel - Brighthampton, Pennanular brooch, Small long brooch, A…
Cosmetic brush - Cassington, Toilet set - Cassington, Pottery spindlewhorl, Tweezers - Brighthampton, Knife - G5, Firesteel - Brighthampton, Pennanular brooch, Small long brooch, A…
Alfred Jewel
The Alfred Jewel, possibly the handle of an aestel, is held in the Ashmolean Museum. Its motto reads (in modern English) "Alfred ordered me to be made". Discovered in the 17th century, it is believed to have been made in the 9th, probably in Wessex.