During the reigns of Æthelswith and his sons, England was divided between the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons. The Æthelswith ring was found not within the kingdom of Wessex but in Yorkshire, which was part of the Viking-controlled Danelaw. Other examples of Trewhiddle style rings have been found in the Danelaw, and a mould for Anglo-Saxon style jewellery has been found at York. This may be the result of Viking raids, but some archaeologists have argued that it is evidence of a more peaceful mixing of Saxon and Viking styles.
Somerset brooch
A brooch found in Somerset; made in the 11th century with Anglo-Saxon style gold beading and scalloped boarder, and Viking-style tendrils and animals.
See more See more: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=63793&partId=1&searchText=somerset+brooch&page=1Baptism of Christ
An Anglo-Saxon style panel showing the baptism of Christ, found in southern England. It is made from walrus ivory probably obtained through Viking trade links.
See more See more: http://www.britishmuseum.org/images/ps310006_l.jpgViking hoard
A Viking hoard found in north Yorkshire. It contains three Anglo-Saxon coins which may have been the spoils of a raid or obtained through trade.
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Silver disc brooch of Ædwen, a silver brooch found in Cambridgeshire. The disc shape and the division of the decoration into curved shapes is Anglo-Saxon, the animals and interlaced rings are Viking.
See more See more: http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/pe_mla/s/silver_disc_brooch_of_%C3%A6dwen.aspxYorkshire Anglo-Saxon ring
A gold ring, Anglo-Saxon style, but found in Yorkshire.
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