Domed Helmets

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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.

Recommendation for recreations
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’

Archaeological finds of Domed Helmets
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.

Recommendation for recreations
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


Catalogue of finds

Archaeological Finds of Domed Helmets
Find Date Crest Boar Spectacle Cheek flaps Neck plates Mail Curtain Mail Aventail
Broa Gotland -
Valsgarde 8, Sweden 520-600 Yes - Yes - - Yes -

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