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'''The Viking Age Compendium''' contains our ongoing research into the material culture of Viking Age Britain. The Compendium details the kinds of items and clothing worn by people living in, or possibly visiting, Britain between 800 and 1100AD. <br>
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Our articles are all largely works in progress and each is given a completion rating out of 5. If you are aware of any missing information, or any errors, then please feel free to contact us at info@vikingage.org.<br>
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We hope that you find the information here helpful.<br>
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''Gavin and Louise Archer''
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2015 Authenticity Guide.JPG| <big>[http://www.vikingage.org/wiki/images/8/8d/2015_Authenticity_Guide.pdf Regia Anglorum Authenticity Guide]</big><br>A 108 page guide for recreating the clothing, jewellery and wargear of people in Britain between AD 793 to 1215.|link=http://www.vikingage.org/wiki/images/8/8d/2015_Authenticity_Guide.pdf
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Oval brooch from Hedeby<br>
 
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Revision as of 14:33, 31 October 2015

Welcome to The Viking Age Compendium

The Viking Age Compendium contains our ongoing research into the material culture of Viking Age Britain. The Compendium details the kinds of items and clothing worn by people living in, or possibly visiting, Britain between 800 and 1100AD.
Our articles are all largely works in progress and each is given a completion rating out of 5. If you are aware of any missing information, or any errors, then please feel free to contact us at info@vikingage.org.
We hope that you find the information here helpful.
Gavin and Louise Archer

Research News

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