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Saxons and Vikings
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Helmet found at Sutton Hoo (UEB Contracted)
byThis page shows front and side views of a richly decorated, seventh-century Anglo-Saxon parade helmet thought to have belonged to King Raedwald of East Anglia. It was found at a ship burial site at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The front view of the helmet is at the top of the page and the side view at the bottom.There is a ridge on the front view, which runs vertically down from the top to two eyebrows. Down the page from these are two untextured eyeholes to see through, a nosepiece, a moustache and a mouth hole. To the left and right are an area of chain mail and two earflaps.The side view at the bottom of the page shows the ridge at the top curving down to the left and right. At the left is the chain mail panel to protect the wearer's neck and to the right of this is one of the earflaps. Further right is the face showing one eyebrow with an eyehole, nosepiece, moustache and mouth hole down the page.
Helmet found at Sutton Hoo (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis page shows front and side views of a richly decorated, seventh-century Anglo-Saxon parade helmet thought to have belonged to King Raedwald of East Anglia. It was found at a ship burial site at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The front view of the helmet is at the top of the page and the side view at the bottom.There is a ridge on the front view, which runs vertically down from the top to two eyebrows. Down the page from these are two untextured eyeholes to see through, a nosepiece, a moustache and a mouth hole. To the left and right are an area of chain mail and two earflaps.The side view at the bottom of the page shows the ridge at the top curving down to the left and right. At the left is the chain mail panel to protect the wearer's neck and to the right of this is one of the earflaps. Further right is the face showing one eyebrow with an eyehole, nosepiece, moustache and mouth hole down the page.
Viking artefacts (Large Print)
byThis page shows six artifacts in two rows of three. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. A brooch is in the top left of the page. Each arm, or lobe has a repeat of the same pattern which faces in to the centre.An arm ring is in the top centre of the page. This is near circular with a small gap at the top. The ring has decorative wire wound around it in a continuous spiral.A comb is in the top right of the page. There is a thick handle at the top with many teeth pointing down the page. The handle has small round bronze rivets which hold the comb together.A coin is in the bottom left of the page. It has a stylized image of a raven in the centre and ancient Norse lettering around the edge.A pin brooch is in the bottom centre of the page. The top half of the image is ring shaped with a break in the bottom section. The pin part is attached to the top of the ring where there is one of the thistle decorations.A pin is on the right of the page. It is actually paddle shaped. The pointed end is at the bottom of the page. A hole is in the middle of the paddle part of the pin. This part is decorated with light carvings.
Viking artefacts (UEB Contracted)
byThis page shows six artifacts in two rows of three. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. A brooch is in the top left of the page. Each arm, or lobe has a repeat of the same pattern which faces in to the centre.An arm ring is in the top centre of the page. This is near circular with a small gap at the top. The ring has decorative wire wound around it in a continuous spiral.A comb is in the top right of the page. There is a thick handle at the top with many teeth pointing down the page. The handle has small round bronze rivets which hold the comb together.A coin is in the bottom left of the page. It has a stylized image of a raven in the centre and ancient Norse lettering around the edge.A pin brooch is in the bottom centre of the page. The top half of the image is ring shaped with a break in the bottom section. The pin part is attached to the top of the ring where there is one of the thistle decorations.A pin is on the right of the page. It is actually paddle shaped. The pointed end is at the bottom of the page. A hole is in the middle of the paddle part of the pin. This part is decorated with light carvings.
Viking artefacts (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis page shows six artifacts in two rows of three. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. A brooch is in the top left of the page. Each arm, or lobe has a repeat of the same pattern which faces in to the centre.An arm ring is in the top centre of the page. This is near circular with a small gap at the top. The ring has decorative wire wound around it in a continuous spiral.A comb is in the top right of the page. There is a thick handle at the top with many teeth pointing down the page. The handle has small round bronze rivets which hold the comb together.A coin is in the bottom left of the page. It has a stylized image of a raven in the centre and ancient Norse lettering around the edge.A pin brooch is in the bottom centre of the page. The top half of the image is ring shaped with a break in the bottom section. The pin part is attached to the top of the ring where there is one of the thistle decorations.A pin is on the right of the page. It is actually paddle shaped. The pointed end is at the bottom of the page. A hole is in the middle of the paddle part of the pin. This part is decorated with light carvings.
Viking armament (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis page shows four images, an axe on the left, a helmet in the top, a shield in the bottom and a sword on the right of the page. These pictures are not to scale. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.The axe blade is at the top and the handle to the bottom of the page. At the bottom of the handle there is a grip. The sharp edge of the blade faces to the right.The helmet protects the upper half of the face. There is a vertical and a horizontal strip on the upper part of the helmet to strengthen it. There are curved strips above the holes where the warrior would look out. These would strengthen this part and protect his eyes. The strips are held onto the main part of the helmet with rivets.The shield has a simple design of circles in its centre. Its main structure is composed of three vertical pieces of wood surrounded by a bronze strip of metal that runs all around the edge.The sword blade points down the page. At the upper end of the blade there is a wide thin piece of metal, this is the finger guard. Up the page from it is the handle grip.
Viking armament (UEB Contracted)
byThis page shows four images, an axe on the left, a helmet in the top, a shield in the bottom and a sword on the right of the page. These pictures are not to scale. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.The axe blade is at the top and the handle to the bottom of the page. At the bottom of the handle there is a grip. The sharp edge of the blade faces to the right.The helmet protects the upper half of the face. There is a vertical and a horizontal strip on the upper part of the helmet to strengthen it. There are curved strips above the holes where the warrior would look out. These would strengthen this part and protect his eyes. The strips are held onto the main part of the helmet with rivets.The shield has a simple design of circles in its centre. Its main structure is composed of three vertical pieces of wood surrounded by a bronze strip of metal that runs all around the edge.The sword blade points down the page. At the upper end of the blade there is a wide thin piece of metal, this is the finger guard. Up the page from it is the handle grip.
Viking armament (Large Print)
byThis page shows four images, an axe on the left, a helmet in the top, a shield in the bottom and a sword on the right of the page. These pictures are not to scale. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.The axe blade is at the top and the handle to the bottom of the page. At the bottom of the handle there is a grip. The sharp edge of the blade faces to the right.The helmet protects the upper half of the face. There is a vertical and a horizontal strip on the upper part of the helmet to strengthen it. There are curved strips above the holes where the warrior would look out. These would strengthen this part and protect his eyes. The strips are held onto the main part of the helmet with rivets.The shield has a simple design of circles in its centre. Its main structure is composed of three vertical pieces of wood surrounded by a bronze strip of metal that runs all around the edge.The sword blade points down the page. At the upper end of the blade there is a wide thin piece of metal, this is the finger guard. Up the page from it is the handle grip.
A scene from the Bayeux tapestry (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis page shows a section from the Bayeaux tapestry with two images of the death of King Harold. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. On the left of the page is a soldier holding a shield with an arrow sticking out of it. King Harold is on the right of him shown pulling an arrow out of his eye. He is holding a spear and a large shield with three arrows sticking out of it. The shield has a big curved cross shape on it. On the right of the page is a Norman knight on a horse knocking King Harold down with his sword. Harold's axe is up in the air as he falls to the ground.
A scene from the Bayeux tapestry (large print)
by RnibThis page shows a section from the Bayeaux tapestry with two images of the death of King Harold. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. On the left of the page is a soldier holding a shield with an arrow sticking out of it. King Harold is on the right of him shown pulling an arrow out of his eye. He is holding a spear and a large shield with three arrows sticking out of it. The shield has a big curved cross shape on it. On the right of the page is a Norman knight on a horse knocking King Harold down with his sword. Harold's axe is up in the air as he falls to the ground.
A scene from the Bayeux tapestry (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis page shows a section from the Bayeaux tapestry with two images of the death of King Harold. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. On the left of the page is a soldier holding a shield with an arrow sticking out of it. King Harold is on the right of him shown pulling an arrow out of his eye. He is holding a spear and a large shield with three arrows sticking out of it. The shield has a big curved cross shape on it. On the right of the page is a Norman knight on a horse knocking King Harold down with his sword. Harold's axe is up in the air as he falls to the ground.
Army movements at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 (UEB Uncontracted)
by RnibThis diagram shows the movements of the opposing armies at the battle of Hastings in 1066. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. There is a north arrow at the bottom right of the page, and a key in the bottom left that identifies the arrows used to show army movements.On the left of the page (to the north) stands Harold's army, on a ridge of land near to where the ruins of Battle Abbey now stand. King William's army is on the right side of the page, on a lower slope. It is made up of three units, the Flemings, Normans and Bretons. The battlefield is situated in the centre of the page.Initially the English exploited their excellent defensive position on the ridge, and their axmen and javelin throwers inflicted heavy losses. However, towards the end of the day after a long intense battle, some of William's army appeared to retreat (arrows A and B), enticing some of Harold's army to pursue them (arrows 1 and 2). This weakened the main body of the English army allowing the French to encircle them and eventually triumph. The site where Harold was believed to have been killed can now be visited in the ruins of the Abbey, which was built in the eleventh and thirteenth centuries.
Army movements at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 (Large Print)
by RnibThis diagram shows the movements of the opposing armies at the battle of Hastings in 1066. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. There is a north arrow at the bottom right of the page, and a key in the bottom left that identifies the arrows used to show army movements.On the left of the page (to the north) stands Harold's army, on a ridge of land near to where the ruins of Battle Abbey now stand. King William's army is on the right side of the page, on a lower slope. It is made up of three units, the Flemings, Normans and Bretons. The battlefield is situated in the centre of the page.Initially the English exploited their excellent defensive position on the ridge, and their axmen and javelin throwers inflicted heavy losses. However, towards the end of the day after a long intense battle, some of William's army appeared to retreat (arrows A and B), enticing some of Harold's army to pursue them (arrows 1 and 2). This weakened the main body of the English army allowing the French to encircle them and eventually triumph. The site where Harold was believed to have been killed can now be visited in the ruins of the Abbey, which was built in the eleventh and thirteenth centuries.
Army movements at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 (UEB Contracted)
by RnibThis diagram shows the movements of the opposing armies at the battle of Hastings in 1066. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. There is a north arrow at the bottom right of the page, and a key in the bottom left that identifies the arrows used to show army movements.On the left of the page (to the north) stands Harold's army, on a ridge of land near to where the ruins of Battle Abbey now stand. King William's army is on the right side of the page, on a lower slope. It is made up of three units, the Flemings, Normans and Bretons. The battlefield is situated in the centre of the page.Initially the English exploited their excellent defensive position on the ridge, and their axmen and javelin throwers inflicted heavy losses. However, towards the end of the day after a long intense battle, some of William's army appeared to retreat (arrows A and B), enticing some of Harold's army to pursue them (arrows 1 and 2). This weakened the main body of the English army allowing the French to encircle them and eventually triumph. The site where Harold was believed to have been killed can now be visited in the ruins of the Abbey, which was built in the eleventh and thirteenth centuries.
Viking house (UEB Contracted)
byThis image shows a Viking house in the centre of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The house has a large thatched roof which comes to a point at the top. There is a large doorway in the centre of the house and the walls are made of wattle and daub. On the right of the page there is a pile of logs which will be burnt for cooking and warmth.
Viking house (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis image shows a Viking house in the centre of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The house has a large thatched roof which comes to a point at the top. There is a large doorway in the centre of the house and the walls are made of wattle and daub. On the right of the page there is a pile of logs which will be burnt for cooking and warmth.
Viking house (Large Print)
byThis image shows a Viking house in the centre of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The house has a large thatched roof which comes to a point at the top. There is a large doorway in the centre of the house and the walls are made of wattle and daub. On the right of the page there is a pile of logs which will be burnt for cooking and warmth.
Anglo-Saxon framed building (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis page shows two labelled views of a typical Saxon building and the different materials that were used in its construction. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top of the page is a side view of the building with a steep roof coming to a point at the top. Further down the page is a window opening. In the bottom part of the page there is a front view of the building with the facing of the roof and further down, in the centre, is the entrance.
Anglo-Saxon framed building (large print)
by RnibThis page shows two labelled views of a typical Saxon building and the different materials that were used in its construction. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top of the page is a side view of the building with a steep roof coming to a point at the top. Further down the page is a window opening. In the bottom part of the page there is a front view of the building with the facing of the roof and further down, in the centre, is the entrance.
Anglo-Saxon framed building (UEB Contracted)
by RnibThis page shows two labelled views of a typical Saxon building and the different materials that were used in its construction. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.At the top of the page is a side view of the building with a steep roof coming to a point at the top. Further down the page is a window opening. In the bottom part of the page there is a front view of the building with the facing of the roof and further down, in the centre, is the entrance.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
by James IngramOriginally compiled on the orders of King Alfred the Great, approximately A.D. 890, and subsequently maintained and added to by generations of anonymous scribes until the middle of the 12th Century.
Elder Futhark runes (UEB contracted)
by RnibThese are images of the Elder Futhark runes. They are the twenty-four letters of an alphabet use to write Scandinavian languages from 150 to 800 AD. This is a multi-page document with images on four pages. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There are six runes shown on each page. They are arranged in two columns of three, with short descriptions outlining the sound and meaning of each letter to its right. The name Futhark is derived from the first six letters of the alphabet.
Elder Futhark runes (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThese are images of the Elder Futhark runes. They are the twenty-four letters of an alphabet use to write Scandinavian languages from 150 to 800 AD. This is a multi-page document with images on four pages. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There are six runes shown on each page. They are arranged in two columns of three, with short descriptions outlining the sound and meaning of each letter to its right. The name Futhark is derived from the first six letters of the alphabet.
Elder Futhark runes (large print)
by RnibThese are images of the Elder Futhark runes. They are the twenty-four letters of an alphabet use to write Scandinavian languages from 150 to 800 AD. This is a multi-page document with images on four pages. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There are six runes shown on each page. They are arranged in two columns of three, with short descriptions outlining the sound and meaning of each letter to its right. The name Futhark is derived from the first six letters of the alphabet.
Staffordshire hoard sword pommel cap (large print)
by RnibThis page shows images of a pommel cap. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There is a front view of a pommel cap in the bottom and centre of the page, a cap end profile in the top left of the page and a sword hilt in an image border to the right of the page. The decoration on the front view of the pommel cap shows a mass of intricate œworm shaped lines which interweave back and forth. The cap is slightly damaged on the bottom edge. The diagram on the right shows a sword hilt and the very top part of the sword blade at the bottom of the image. An arrow points to the pommel cap's position at the end of the sword and hilt. The cap is in a heavier line than the rest of the hilt. Down from the cap is the sword handle. The side view on the left shows the shape of the cap seen edge-on, which is seen from the direction of the arrow to the left. It is at a smaller scale to the front view. Eighty six pommel caps were found in the hoard. Most were gold and a few were silver. They had many different types of decoration.