man finds anglosaxon treasure horde (including sword fittings/weapon peices)

pallas · 25th September 2009, 08:28 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090924/...glo_saxon_gold

exciting find!

Jim McDougall · 27th September 2009, 08:19 AM

This find is indeed very important, and will hopefully add to the knowledge on the Anglo Saxons in England. Most important in our concerns will be learning more from the decorative motif on these pommel caps, of which dozens were apparantly found.
These pommel caps were known to carry certain talismanic or personal signs or symbols (according to Ellis-Davidson, "The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England", 1962, p.67). In the article, it is noted that a reference in the epic of this culture, "Beowulf" , the warriors stripped the pommels off taken weapons as trophies, and this particular hoard may represent the results of this.

There are also sword collars (about 60) and with the material gained here, added to that of the famed Sutton Hoo find (1938), should lead to more comprehensive understanding of the Anglo-Saxon culture in England.

kronckew · 27th September 2009, 11:34 AM

643 photos here:

Linky to hoard photos

Gavin Nugent · 27th September 2009, 11:44 AM

Video here too;

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/technolog...re-found-in-uk

Gav

Atlantia · 27th September 2009, 01:19 PM

Gold helmet cheek piece?
Whoa... Apparently we need to rethink some of our idea on Anglo-Saxon bling.

25th September 2009, 08:28 PM	#1
pallas Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 53	man finds anglosaxon treasure horde (including sword fittings/weapon peices) http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090924/...glo_saxon_gold exciting find!

27th September 2009, 11:44 AM	#4
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Stunning Video here too; http://news.ninemsn.com.au/technolog...re-found-in-uk Gav

27th September 2009, 08:19 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,945	This find is indeed very important, and will hopefully add to the knowledge on the Anglo Saxons in England. Most important in our concerns will be learning more from the decorative motif on these pommel caps, of which dozens were apparantly found. These pommel caps were known to carry certain talismanic or personal signs or symbols (according to Ellis-Davidson, "The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England", 1962, p.67). In the article, it is noted that a reference in the epic of this culture, "Beowulf" , the warriors stripped the pommels off taken weapons as trophies, and this particular hoard may represent the results of this. There are also sword collars (about 60) and with the material gained here, added to that of the famed Sutton Hoo find (1938), should lead to more comprehensive understanding of the Anglo-Saxon culture in England.

27th September 2009, 11:34 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,183	643 photos here: Linky to hoard photos

27th September 2009, 01:19 PM	#5
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Gold helmet cheek piece? Whoa... Apparently we need to rethink some of our idea on Anglo-Saxon bling.