Record Details
NHER Number: | 31413 |
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Type of record: | Find Spot |
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Name: | Viking Thor's hammer |
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1994 recovered a Late Saxon decorated gold alloy Thor's hammer pendant. Thor's hammers, the symbol of the god Thor in Norse mythology, were worn as amulets by Vikings of pagan belief to invoke his protection.
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Location
Grid Reference: | Not displayed |
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Map Sheet: | TM08SW |
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Parish: | SOUTH LOPHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
1994. Metal detecting.
Gold alloy Thor's hammer, stamped on both sides with triangular stamps, each containing three pellets.
The type fits well with other known examples from England, such as the silver examples from Sibton in Suffolk and Swithland in Leicestershire, and those from the Cuerdale and Goldsborough hoards.
Thor's hammers, the symbol of the god Thor in Norse mythology, were worn as amulets by Vikings of pagan belief to invoke his protection.
(S1), (S2) and details in file.
W. Milligan (NCM), 19 December 1994.
Monument Types
- FINDSPOT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
Associated Finds
- CEREMONIAL OBJECT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- MINIATURE OBJECT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
- PENDANT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
--- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
<S1> | Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white. |
<S2> | Illustration: Finds Illustrations. |
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