Norway: Gjermundbu

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Location: Gjermundbu, Haug Parish, Buskerud, Norway
Find Date: 1943
Bodies: None, probably 2 cremated males.
Context: Mound - Cremation with Equestrian
Dated to: c.970
Museum: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (C27317)
Grave Goods: Helmet, Mail Shirt, Swords, Scabbard Chape, Axes, Spears, Arrow Heads, Shield Bosses, Stirrups, Spurs, Rattle & Seaxes

Germundbu

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Associated Finds

A second cremation was found.

Catalogue of Grave Goods

Cremation 1

  • Helmet
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  • Mail Shirt
  • Sword Type S
  • Sword Scabbard Chape
  • Axe 1
  • Axe 2
  • Spear 1
  • Spear 2
  • 8 Arrow Heads
  • 4 Shield Bosses
  • Seaxes
  • Stirrups
  • Spurs
  • Rattle


Cremation 2

  • Sword 1
  • Sword 2
  • Axe
  • Spear

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