Snape Anglo-Saxon Sword on display in Moyse’s Hall Museum

Featured Image: Sword from Snape boat burial (Grave 47) Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service have loaned the Snape sword to Moyse’s Hall Museum, Bury St Edmunds. The sword will be on display as part of the Conflict exhibition, running until 23rd April 2023. This exhibition examines conflict, warriors and weapons over time. On display are

Scandinavian Sword Pommel, Needham Market

A copper alloy gilt Scandinavian sword pommel from near Needham Market, probably dating c. 850-975 AD. This pommel is ‘zoomorphic’, with elements which take the form of animals. Its sides depict boar’s heads, showing snarling teeth and with their tusks prominently projecting. These flank the central panel on the pommel, which displays a curving space