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.