#middelalder

[grimmborg-in-the-bog]

digitally illustrated fragment of Missal XIV. (x)

there aren't many Norwegian medieval manuscripts, even fewer survived the centuries. So this lovely fragment from an unknown manuscript will do for now.

much appreciation to the university of bergen and their online collection of fragments of norwegian manuscripts <3

fragment.uib.no

i'll probably do some more letters like this until i find some actual "figures" or more substantial ornamentation.

if you have any leads on more interesting pages or fragments of norwegian or even nordic manuscripts, feel free to message.

[metaldetectingnordmannaland]

Folded lead rune amulet, dating from the viking age or early medieval period, though most likely viking age due to the context in which it was found. The function of these objects are unknown, but it is believed they were both for communication and possibly magical purposes.

These are often found nearby cemeteries in the period surrounding the christianization of Norway.

[zombiemonkey-blog]

#vikings #middelalder #mittelaltermarkt #gephardshagen #spectaculumgephardihagensis #friends # (hier: Wasserburg Gebhardshagen)

[grimmborg-in-the-bog]

Bird Needle

Design from medieval needle (possibly for closing cape?)

Found in Trondheim, Norway.

T16313 (unimus.no)

[metaldetectingnordmannaland]

Two measuring weights from the viking age or medieval. One measuring 4,52 gram made of lead, one measuring 1,75 gram made of bronze. Found in Østfold last season.

[metaldetectingnordmannaland]

Copper alloy button, found last season in Østfold. This design is often found in a late medieval context, presumably the 15th-16th century.

[metaldetectingnordmannaland]

Medieval thimble, found in Østfold last season. Handed over to the archaeologist on-site.

[metaldetectingnordmannaland]

Conical spindle whorl dated viking age/early medieval, found last season in Østfold.