What helmets did Anglo-Saxons wear?

What helmets did Anglo-Saxons wear?

Saxon Warrior c. The conical helmet was made of leather over a framework of iron, with a nasal or nose-guard. Shield bosses are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon cemeteries but helmets and items of body armour are exceptionally rare.

What is Anglo-Saxon helmet?

It was one of the grave goods of a high-status Anglo-Saxon warrior, and was found with other objects such as a pattern-welded sword and hanging bowl….

Shorwell helmet
Discovered 2004 Shorwell, Isle of Wight
Present location British Museum, London
Registration 2006,0305.67

Where have they found helmets like the Sutton Hoo helmet?

Only four complete helmets are known from Anglo-Saxon England: at Sutton Hoo, Benty Grange, Wollaston and York. Archaeologists discovered this helmet lying in the tomb. It was an amazing, rare find.

How many Anglo-Saxon helmets are there?

There are FIVE Anglo-Saxon Helmets. Few archaeological finds are as evocative as helmets – many items of war-gear can help paint a picture of ancient battlefields, but in framing (or in some cases directly representing) the face, helmets help to humanise warriors from centuries past.

How much is an Anglo-Saxon helmet worth?

Since the helmets were primarily iron, most of them have not survived the flow of time. Any environment with open air causes the piece to disintegrate over time. In this case, the seller’s Spangenhelm is almost completely intact, meaning that it could be valued as high as $15,000.

Why is it called Sutton Hoo?

Named after the nearby parish of Sutton, the place-name Sutton Hoo is likely derived from a combination of the Old English sut + tun, meaning south farmstead or village, and hoh, which describes a hill shaped like a heel spur.

What was found in Sutton Hoo?

Those found in the burial chamber include a suite of metalwork dress fittings in gold and gems, a ceremonial helmet, a shield and sword, a lyre, and silver plate from the Byzantine Empire. The ship burial has prompted comparisons with the world of the Old English poem Beowulf.