From:NHerts

Name/TitleScabbard chape

About this objectA copper alloy chape from the bottom end of a sword scabbard. It depicts either a Christian Tree of Life or the Norse Yggdrasil. Found by a metal detectorist at Dixies Meadow, Ashwell.
Hertfordshire Historic Environment Record entry.
This protected the bottom end of a sword scabbard. It is unusual as it depicts either the Christian Tree of Life or the pagan World Tree (Yggdrasil) and is influenced by Viking art.

Date Made800-900

PeriodEarly medieval (411-900)

Medium and MaterialsMetal | Copper ally

Named CollectionLetchworth Museum

Object TypeScabbard

Object number1978.77

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