Heath Wood shield clasp (1).jpg (IMAGE)

Durham University

Heath Wood shield clasp (1).jpg

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Clasp from the Viking warrior’s shield found during the original excavations in 1998-2000. The clasp was found in the same grave as the human and animal remains analysed during the latest research.

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Julian Richards, University of York.

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