Among several finds at a Viking burial site on Papa Westray, Orkney, is “a rare, exciting, and complex artifact” – a Mayback sword in the form of a Pedersen Type D, associated with the 9th century. The find from 2015 is now being carefully examined for post-excavation work, and it is confirmed to be one […]
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“Rare, Exciting and Complex” Mayback Viking Sword Discovered On Orkney
December 11th, 2021 Awake Goy