NHER 31413 (Find Spot record) - Viking Thor's hammer

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Summary

Metal detecting in 1994 recovered a Late Saxon decorated gold alloy Thor's hammer pendant. Thor's hammers, the symbol of the god Thor in Norse mythology, were worn as amulets by Vikings of pagan belief to invoke his protection.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TM08SW
Civil Parish	SOUTH LOPHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Full Description

1994. Metal detecting.
Gold alloy Thor's hammer, stamped on both sides with triangular stamps, each containing three pellets.
The type fits well with other known examples from England, such as the silver examples from Sibton in Suffolk and Swithland in Leicestershire, and those from the Cuerdale and Goldsborough hoards.
Thor's hammers, the symbol of the god Thor in Norse mythology, were worn as amulets by Vikings of pagan belief to invoke his protection.
(S1), (S2) and details in file.
W. Milligan (NCM), 19 December 1994.

Associated Sources (3)

--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
<S2> SNF49959 Illustration: Finds Illustrations.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

FINDSPOT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)

Object Types (3)

CEREMONIAL OBJECT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
MINIATURE OBJECT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
PENDANT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

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South Lopham (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Feb 7 2011 9:53AM