Notes on the Relics of the Viking Period of the Northmen in Scotland, illustrated by Specimens in the Museum

Joseph Anderson (Author)


Keyword(s):
Viking, Urn, Soapstone, Burial practices, Brooches, Weaponry, Hoard, Silver, Jewellery
Location(s):
Caithness, Orkney, Shetland, Tiree, Barra, St Kilda, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, UK, Norway, Europe
Period(s):
Medieval

Abstract


The author describes several categories of artefact that he believes to be of Scandinavian origin, discusses how and where they were found, and compares them to Scandinavian finds. He lists examples of urns, brooches, weaponry and items from silver hoards such as jewellery and coins. He concludes by mentioning some Scottish items that were found in graves in Scandinavia, as a way to discuss cultural exchange.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.
Published
30-11-1873
How to Cite
Anderson, J. (1873). Notes on the Relics of the Viking Period of the Northmen in Scotland, illustrated by Specimens in the Museum. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 10, 536-594. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.010.536.594
Section
Articles

Most read articles by the same author(s)

<< < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 > >>