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Description: | all of the amulets that comprise the collection were found in Norfolk.
Collection of amulets or pendants in the form of a stylized hammer of the ScandinavianViking god Thor. These pendants were worn by men to summon the aid of the smith god for aid or protection in battle and are sometimes known as mjollnirs. The collection is numerically small, although it represents the most significant collection in the UK; most Thor's hammer pendants have been found in Denmark. Additionally, all of the amulets come from locations in Norfolk. Most of the amulets were found by metal detecting, reflecting the fact that more metal detected finds in the UK are reported in Norfolk than any other county. Two are made of lead, one of silver, one of gold and silver, and one of gold alloy. The collection is supported by a replica of the gold amulet from South Lopham | Format: | 5 artefacts | Subjects: | Archaeological objects | Temporal: | Saxon 400-1066 | Source: | Cornucopia - Discovering UK Collections | FAX: | +44 (0)1603 493623 | Telephone: | +44 (0)1603 493625 | Identifier: | oai:www.cornucopia.org.uk:7002 | Format: | 5 artefacts | Go to resource |
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