A lost Pictish treasure (and two Viking-age gold arm-rings) from the Broch of Burgar, Orkney

James Graham-Campbell (Author)


Keywords:
silver, arm-ring, burial
Location(s):
Broch of Burgar; Orkney; Scotland; UK
Period(s):
Viking Age, medieval

Abstract


This paper presents the first full discussion of the provenance, composition and affinities of the remarkable hoard of silver vessels and ornaments and amber which was found in 1840 and since lost. The Viking-age gold arm-rings and burials from elsewhere on the same site are also discussed. 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.115.241.261

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Published
30-11-1987
How to Cite
Graham-Campbell, J. (1987). A lost Pictish treasure (and two Viking-age gold arm-rings) from the Broch of Burgar, Orkney. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 115, 241–261. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.115.241.261
Issue
Vol. 115 (1987)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.115.241.261

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