Domed Helmets
From The Viking Age Compendium
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Definition
A helmet constructed from strips and plates of iron riveted together in a dome shape. They often have additional face and neck protection attached.
800-899 | 900-979 | 980-1040 | 1041-1100 |
Optional | Allowable |
Evidence from Art
- Manuscripts
- C1 Leiden, Cod. Perizono F17 f.49r, 850-950AD
- Carvings
- Chester-le-street, England (----). Stone carving (TWEDDLE 1992, p.1102)
- Sockburn, England (----). 2 stone carvings (TWEDDLE 1992, p.1102)
- Aberlemo, Scotland (----). Stone carving (TWEDDLE 1992, p.1099)
- Coins
- Aethelred II (1003-1009) (TWEDDLE 1992, p.1104)
Evidence from Literature
Evidence from Archaeology
See table ‘Archaeological Finds of Domed Helmets’
Discussion
Domed helms are still depicted on some early C11th coins.
Tweddle states that the use of the conical helmet probably continued into the C9th and C10th. (TWEDDLE 1992, p.1125)
... with a crest
Definition
A raised ridge running vertically over the helmet. Often in the shape of an animal and terminating in an animal head over the nose.
Very Early | Early | Mid | Late | Very Late |
Allowable | Unacceptable |
Evidence from Art
Evidence from Literature
Evidence from Archaeology
See table ‘Archaeological Finds of Domed Helmets’
Discussion
These are
Find | Date | Crest | Boar | Spectacle | Cheek flaps | Neck plates | Mail Curtain | Mail Aventail |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broa Gotland | - | |||||||
Valsgarde 8, Sweden | 520-600 | Yes | - | Yes | - | - | Yes | - |