Description: A sword hilt from a Norwegian type sword. It is damaged, heavily corroded and the pommel is missing. However, x-rays, taken in 1977, showed markings which were interpreted as an inlay of copper or silver alloy, probably arranged in a chequerboard design....
Object: Silver Ingot Date: Viking Description: A silver ingot with test marks on it. Ingots were used for trading and were usually cast from small pieces of hacksilver to make them easier to transport. The nicks visible on it are test marks made to satisfy the trader...
Object: Weight Date: Viking Description: Small lead weight, which has been recycled from a Viking brooch. The top of the weight is a section cut from a Viking Tortoise brooch. This type of weight was made in Scandinavia. Origin: Found in one of two longhouses, the...