British Artefacts Vol 2 – Middle Saxon & Viking

Author: Brett Hammond

Format: A4 Softback | Illustrations: Nearly 400 Colour Images & Maps

British Artefacts Volume 2 – Middle Saxon & Viking continues the in-depth exploration of artefacts found in the British Isles, focusing on the pivotal Middle Saxon period and the Viking Age (circa 650–950 AD). From burial practices to kingdom formation and material culture, this beautifully illustrated volume offers an essential reference for detectorists, archaeologists, collectors, and historians.

Key Features:

• Covers artefacts from the Middle Saxon period and Viking influence in Britain
• Includes nearly 400 full-colour images and distribution maps
• Detailed sections on both metal and non-metal artefacts
• Analysis of burial traditions including cremation and inhumation
• Discussion on art styles, runes, and Roman script
• Advice for finders, collectors, and conservators
• Includes data tables, glossary, bibliography, and index

Topics Covered:

• Middle Saxon and Viking historical context (Alfred the Great, Danelaw, Athelstan)
• Artefact production, distribution, and stylistic developments
• Metal items – brooches, buckles, strap ends, fasteners, pendants, rings, weapons, liturgical items, weights, keys, and tools
• Non-metal items – glassware, bone, amber, horn, ceramics
• Burials – grave goods, plans, Anglo-Saxon and Viking customs
• Kingdom maps – Middle Saxon territories and Scandinavian settlements

This volume includes remarkable finds like a unique gold finger ring with the inscription “Cynefrid,” a gilded Irish mount, and several stunning Viking swords, offering deep insight into the period's craftsmanship and cultural exchange.

British Artefacts Vol 2 is a must-have tool for identifying, understanding, and valuing artefacts from one of Britain’s most dynamic and formative periods.