Sword Find In Sweden

David · 9th October 2018, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shayde78

All other considerations aside...the girl who found this has a valid claim to be made queen!

"Listen, strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government." LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sprrQ1OLW6g

Victrix · 9th October 2018, 10:39 PM

Not much is currently known about the sword. Media attention was probably greater outside than inside the country.

The sword is currently with a conservator. It’s believed to be from just before the Viking age and estimated 1000-1500 years old. The brooch was found later nearby and is believed to be from 4-5thC. The sword was found in shallow water of around half a metre depth. The land is generally higher now than in viking times so it’s possible that the lake was deeper before.

silberschatzimsee · 12th October 2018, 08:34 PM

My 87 year old grandmother phoned me and asked if i have heard about that sword and mentioned it was printed with a picture.

So it got even into southeastasian news

9th October 2018, 10:39 PM	#2
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 755	Not much is currently known about the sword. Media attention was probably greater outside than inside the country. The sword is currently with a conservator. It’s believed to be from just before the Viking age and estimated 1000-1500 years old. The brooch was found later nearby and is believed to be from 4-5thC. The sword was found in shallow water of around half a metre depth. The land is generally higher now than in viking times so it’s possible that the lake was deeper before.

12th October 2018, 08:34 PM	#3
silberschatzimsee Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 90	My 87 year old grandmother phoned me and asked if i have heard about that sword and mentioned it was printed with a picture. So it got even into southeastasian news