#Anglo-Saxon

[vox-anglosphere]

England's oldest door predates the rest of Westminster Abbey c.1060

[danskjavlarna]

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[artifacts-archive]

Ring

Anglo-Saxon, 775-850 CE

The inlaid gold and filigree jewellery of the seventh century was largely replaced in the early eighth century by silver work as a consequence of the increasing scarcity of gold. The focus on silver gave rise to new decorative schemes: the material lent itself to different techniques such as repoussé, chip carving and the openwork seen on the present ring. The growth in popularity of these decorative techniques was accompanied by a distinctive development of zoomorphic style, characterized by lively beasts, interlaced meshes and speckled surfaces, all of which are present in the central roundel of this ring. Examples of high quality silver jewellery of the period from which the present ring dates are relatively rare. The abandonment of the pagan burial practice of interring grave goods with the deceased has led to the survival of fewer pieces. The majority of those that have been found were preserved as a result of their casual loss and the provenance of this ring, found in the Thames, suggests that it too is an example of accidental misplacement.

[knyyghts]

“The Auroch, known for its mighty haunch the size of a shield, which swingeth to and fro as it chargeth upon its predator, is a great cattle of the land…”

From “Compendiæm of Beasts of Our Lande” by William Tawny (1566)

[survivethejive]

9 adults and 5 children of The Hearth of Devon assembled for a blot to Woden on Dartmoor this weekend. The Neolithic stone row served as a procession path leading to a cist/dolmen which we used as a harrow (ON: hörgr). The ritual area was demarcated by hazel poles and a we-band (ON: vébönd). The hlaut bowl is positioned in the centre of the harrow with a flame to the South, the mead horns to the West, a silver oath ring to the East facing the supplicants at Delling's door, and a Woden stapol on the North side of the harrow.

[thesilicontribesman]

The Fuller Anglo-Saxon Brooch, late 800s CE, The British Museum, London

The brooch depicts the five senses.

[ancientorigins]

A Pre-Christian cultic temple unearthed in Suffolk! Delve into the latest excavation revealing a potent symbol of Anglo-Saxon paganism and royal power near the legendary Sutton Hoo.

[catherinesvalois]

Æthelflæd PARALLELS IN 2.08

[lionofchaeronea]

Incomplete silver penny bearing the crowned bust of Edmund I, King of the English (r. 939-946). Minted at an unknown location by one Ealmode; found in Norfolk. Photo credit: Suffolk County Council/Portable Antiquities Scheme.

[vox-anglosphere]

One of Britain's oldest Saxon churches: St Peter on the Wall - AD 660

[catsconflictscopicsandchamomile]

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[artifacts-archive]

Ring

Anglo-Saxon, 800-900

In contrast to the rich garnet-set jewellery of the earlier Anglo-Saxon period, finger rings are rarely adorned with precious stones. Gold finger rings have been found amongst the grave goods of both male and female adults in Scandanavian and Anglo-Saxon burials. The decoration on the ring is Anglo-Saxon with what Oman terms viking influence. R.Jessup suggests that the animal decoration should be compared with that on the Alfred jewel and Ethelswith's ring.

[knyyghts]

Gwynevere in motion

[survivethejive]

A guide on setting up a heathen altar to the Norse/Germanic gods in your home. How to arrange an altar for the gods, different kinds of domestic altars according to the recommendations of three of the most important heathen organisations in the English speaking world (The Odinist Fellowship, The Norroena society, Ealdríce Théod), where to put your altar in your house, what items you need to have, what kind of altar cloth, where to put the hlautbolli, what kind of idols to use, where to put the mead horn etc. I will also show you my personal altar set up. This video is full of ideas and tips for new pagans but I hope will also be useful for the seasoned practitioner. If you want more Paganism 101 video guides then let me know in the comments.

[thesilicontribesman]

Anglo-Saxon Silver Brooches, 9th Century CE, The British Museum

[ancientorigins]

Athelstan is remembered as not only England’s first king, but one of its greatest. He united a kingdom, won countless battles, and fostered a golden age of prosperity.