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Sword Scabbards

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/* Archaeology */
==== Scotland====
* Sutherland, Balnakiel. Wooden scabbard wrapped with textile. The associated sword was probably an undercoated Petersen type H with a grip bound with horizontal binding of S-plied yarn. [BATEY & PATERSON 2012:p.637-641]
* Scar, Orkney. 2 thin laths of wood, either side of the blade and lined with sheepskin or similar. All wrapped in textile. There were no metal fittings associated with the scabbard or any evidence of a leather cover. The associated sword was probably a Petersen type H.[OWEN & DALLAND 1999: p.109-112]
*Essen Minster
** Covered in stamped gold (late C10-11th). [CAMPBELL 1982:p.171].
*Cleverns [BATEY & PATERSON 2012:p.639]
*Schortens [BATEY & PATERSON 2012:p.639]
====Sweden====