My Saxon/Viking Finds

[SukiSal]

In my part of the U.K. Suffolk, we don't find this period of artifact in any great quantity, but I have been lucky enough to find a few artifacts.
So thought I would show them to you all.

 

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[Don in SJ]

I think for even being found in England, those are special finds!! Wow! I know you said Saxon/Viking finds, but roughly what time frame are you talking about, (uninformed American asks)

Don

 

[CRUSADER]

Wow that wolf head strap junction (might be a cheeck piece) is excellent. Only one of its type I have seen.

Not only do you have 2 Stirrup Mounts but 2 very rare types.

First one is a Class A Type 10C - Only 4 recorded in the book (2 Suffolk) I have a couple others recorded in Norfolk & Suffolk. So I see a trend on this one. Thanks.

Second one is a Class A Type 4 - None recorded in the book from Suffolk & none in my studies. Very interesting.

Got to love Cnut - I had to buy one to fill the hole

All very good finds in nice condition as well.

You must be proud of them.

 

[SukiSal]

Well I think the date range is about C9th - C11th.
That is roundabouts
I have the reports on them, but will have to look them out for exact dates.
Oh and I forgot to say what the coins are.
The whole one is a silver penny of King Cnut Reigned: 1016-1035 (Also King of Denmark and Norway)
And the cut half is Edward the Confessor - Edward the Confessor (c.1003 - 1066)
Edward the Confessor Edward, the penultimate Anglo-Saxon king of England, was known as 'the Confessor' because of his deep piety

 

[SukiSal]

Wow that wolf head strap junction (might be a cheeck piece) is excellent. Only one of its type I have seen.

Not only do you have 2 Stirrup Mounts but 2 very rare types.

First one is a Class A Type 10C - Only 4 recorded in the book (2 Suffolk) I have a couple others recorded in Norfolk & Suffolk. So I see a trend on this one. Thanks.

Second one is a Class A Type 4 - None recorded in the book from Suffolk & none in my studies. Very interesting.


Got to love Cnut - I had to buy one to fill the hole

All very good finds in nice condition as well.

You must be proud of them.

Wow thanks very much.
These have all been recorded at the Suffolk PAS, so maybe the ones you have seen could include mine?
Thanks for that.

 

[birdman]

Absolutely amazing finds !! Thanks for sharing.

 

[rayredditch]

See Sal, told you they´de love them :-)
HH Ray

 

[Trond]

Very very nice finds

 

[xlt nh]

Incredible finds....I love learning from your digs overseas.. You are so lucky to have such history at your feet!

Thanks for sharing and HH,
Hank 8)

 

[DJ_Quinn]

Wow! That's why I metal detect, in hopes of finding magnificent pieces of history and our past like those. A really fantastic collection, I am in awe. If you don't mind my asking, because I am interested in hunting relics and not dropped jewellry, what kind of detector and coil are you using, and any advice on detecting techniques would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

DJ

 

[Mercury dude]

amazing stuff you found, and I would keep the or sell, but don't give them away.

jc

 

[SukiSal]

Hi and thankyou.
Well DJ I use the Lobo Supertraq with the eliptical coil, the oval one, I think it's called that.
But I found most of the pieces above with the standard coil.
I find it the perfect machine for hunting in my part of the country, and in fact I call it Henry Junior.
Why? you ask...ah well the first Lobo I had which lasted a good few years found me so many Henry hammered coins I christened it that. Henry.
Then he got a bit old and tired and I was given a new Lobo as a present, so then Henry junior continued the good work.
My friend Linda and I are called 'The Lobo Ladies' and featured in the October issue of our top detecting magazine, 'The Searcher' as we have had great success with these machines.
And thanks to you guys over there for them, as of course they were developed to hunt for the tiny bits of gold nuggets some of you search for.
But I always say success in metal detecting is only a small part to do with what machine you use, tecnique etc. and a large part if you are lucky with the land you swing on, and an even bigger part of how lucky you are at swinging over that artifact/coin that lies under there.
My thoughts anyway
jc I hardly ever sell my finds, they mean so much, but I do admit to selling some of my Celtic gold and silver coins and a few other coins to help me when broke.
But have never sold artifacts as they just mean too much.
And I always regret selling what I have done

 

[DJ_Quinn]

Thanks Sal. Again, that's an awesome collection. Little Henry has served you well.

 

[rayredditch]

She´s our favourite lady, and very concientous in her detecting too.
HH Ray

 

[Mercury dude]

still these are very cool stuff, wish we had that kind of stuff here in the USA.

jc

 

[Big_Digger]

ya indeed nice finds