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Stirrups
Ashmolean Museum inventory no. AN1886.443&444. Iron, brass. Early 11th century. Two stirrup-irons inlaid with brass wire scrollwork and rectangular panels with vertical strips. The foot-plate is missing from the larger of the two stirrups.…
Cuerdale Hoard
Ashmolean Museum inventory no. AN1909.519-551. Silver. Largest Viking-Age silver hoard discovered to date in North-West Europe, consisting of over 8,500 individual silver items, buried in a lead lined chest. They include silver ingots, rings,…
Tags: Archaeology, Ashmolean Museum, Hoard, Numismatics, Silverwork, Viking
Metal Coin
AN175666001. Metal coin - Sievrt (Viking ruler), style DNS. DS. Rex. All these images are © Trustees of the British Museum. These free low-resolution images are covered also under the British Museum's Terms and Conditions…
Tags: Archaeology, British Museum, Coins, Numismatics, Viking
Silver Coin (Penny)
AN00154384_001_l. Silver coin (penny) - Ingelgar (moneyer) and Eric Bloodaxe. All these images are © Trustees of the British Museum. These free low-resolution images are covered also under the British Museum's Terms and Conditions…
Tags: Archaeology, British Museum, Coins, Numismatics, Viking
The Vikings - Slideshow
British Museum presentation notes and slideshow on the Vikings. All these are © Trustees of the British Museum.
Anglo-Saxons, Sutton Hoo, Vikings (Visit Notes)
British Museum set of visit notes for teachers, on the Anglo-Saxons, Sutton Hoo, and the Vikings. All these are © Trustees of the British Museum.
Stirrup
CANCM:1091 - Iron stirrup with applied copper decoration; probably Danish and relating to the Danish invasions of England around 1000-1018 AD.
Found Canterbury (in or near), dated to c.1000.
Acquisition source; Old Museum (Canterbury).
All…
Found Canterbury (in or near), dated to c.1000.
Acquisition source; Old Museum (Canterbury).
All…
Loki stone
In the church of Kirkby Stephen (Cumbria) is a stone carved in relief with an image of the Norse god Loki, a horned figure bound in chains. I have read that Anglo-Saxon Christians may have made this carving to demonstrate their dominion over Norse…
Tags: Archaeology, Art history, Mythology, Religion, Stonework, Viking
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?
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…
Tags: Alfred, Anglo-Saxon daily life, Archaeology, Ashmolean Museum, Bone, Brooch, Coins, Glass, Jewellery, Numismatics, Sword, Tableware, Viking, Weapons