Sword Find In Sweden

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.

9th October 2018, 10:39 PM	#10
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.