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This list of burials is currently a work in progress. More information will be added over time but it is hoped that even the meager information supplied here will be of some use.<br>
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The map is derived from Richards [RICHARDS 2004:p.191] Graham-Campbell [GRAHAM-CAMPBELL 1994:p.134, 153] and from a map displayed from a Jorvik exhibition in York 2012.<br>
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==Index by Parish ==
 
==Index by Parish ==
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<br>
 
'''Arbory'''
 
'''Arbory'''
*[[#Balladoole, Arbory|Balladoole]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Arbory: Balladoole|Balladoole]]
 
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<br>
 
'''Ballaugh'''
 
'''Ballaugh'''
*[[#Ballaugh,Ballaugh|Ballaugh]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Ballaugh: Ballaugh|Ballaugh]]
 
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<br>
  
 
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'''Bradden'''
 
'''Bradden'''
*[[#Old Kirk Braddan, Bradden|Old Kirk Braddan]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Braddan: Old Kirk Braddan|Old Kirk Braddan]]
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
'''German'''
 
'''German'''
*[[#Balladoyne Churchyard, St Johns, German|Balladoyne Churchyard]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, German: St John's|St John's]]
*[[#St Johns, German|St Johns]]
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<br>
  
 
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'''Jurby'''
 
'''Jurby'''
*[[#Ballachrink, Jurby|Ballachrink]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Jurby: Ballachrink|Ballachrink]]
*[[#Ballateare, Jurby|Ballateare]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Jurby: Ballateare|Ballateare]]
*[[#Cronk Moar, Jurby|Cronk Moar]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Jurby: Cronk Moar|Cronk Moar]]
*[[#Jurby, Jurby|Jurby]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Jurby: Jurby|Jurby]]
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
'''Lezayre'''
 
'''Lezayre'''
*[[#Cronk yn How, Lezayre|Cronk yn How]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Lezayre: Cronk yn How|Cronk yn How]]
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
'''Malew'''
 
'''Malew'''
*[[#Malew churchyard, Malew|Malew churchyard]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Malew: Malew churchyard|Malew churchyard]]
 
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'''Maughold'''
 
'''Maughold'''
*[[#St. Maughold, Maughold|Maughold]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Maughold: St. Maughold|Maughold]]
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
'''Michael'''
 
'''Michael'''
*[[#Kirk Michael, Michael|Kirk Michael]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Michael: Kirk Michael|Kirk Michael]]
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
'''Patrick'''
 
'''Patrick'''
*[[#Ballelby, Patrick|Ballelby]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Patrick: Ballelby|Ballelby]]
*[[#St. Patrick's Isle, Patrick|St. Patrick's Isle]]
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*[[#Isle of Man, Patrick: St. Patrick's Isle|St. Patrick's Isle]]
  
 
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As of 2015 there have been 37 accepted burials in the Isle of Man [Steinforth 2015|tab.3]
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==Additional graves to add==
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Isle of Man, Patrick: Ballabrooie - {{ListRef|Steinforth 2015|tab.3 no.1}}{{ListRef|Redmond 2007|Appx.5 no.105}}<br>
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Isle of Man, German: Balladoyne - {{ListRef|Steinforth 2015|tab.3 no.4}}<br>
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Isle of Man, Rushen: Calf of Man - {{ListRef|Steinforth 2015|tab.3 no.8}}<br>
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Isle of Man, Maughold: Claghbane - {{ListRef|Steinforth 2015|tab.3 no.9}}{{ListRef|Redmond 2007|Appx.5 no.93}}<br>
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Isle of Man, Jurby: Cronk ny Arrey Lhaa - {{ListRef|Steinforth 2015|tab.3 no.11}}<br>
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Isle of Man, Patrick: Glen Rushen - {{ListRef|Steinforth 2015|tab.3 no.15}}<br>
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Isle of Man, Lonan: Gretch Veg - {{ListRef|Steinforth 2015|tab.3 no.16}}{{ListRef|Redmond 2007|Appx.5 no.111}}<br>
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Isle of Man, Lezayre: Kirk Lezayre - {{ListRef|Steinforth 2015|tab.3 no.20}}<br>
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Isle of Man, Michael: Lhen y Oi - {{ListRef|Steinforth 2015|tab.3 no.23}}<br>
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Isle of Man, Malew: Ronaldsway - {{ListRef|Steinforth 2015|tab.3 no.26}}{{ListRef|Redmond 2007|Appx.5 no.110}}<br>
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Isle of Man, Jurby: West Nappin - {{ListRef|Steinforth 2015|tab.3 no.37}}<br>
  
 
== List by Find Date ==
 
== List by Find Date ==
  
{|
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Peel: St. Patrick's Isle|Isle of Man, Peel: St. Patrick's Isle]]===
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<hr>
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Peel: St. Patrick's Isle}}
  
====St. Patrick's Isle, Patrick====
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<br>
:excavated between 1982 and 1987
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Arbory: Balladoole|Isle of Man, Arbory: Balladoole]]===
:Bodies- 6 adult burials and 2 child burials were dated to the first half of the C10th.
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<hr>
:Dated to- first half of the C10th
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Arbory: Balladoole}}
:Grave goods-
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::child - silver half penny (946-55)
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::child - small bell, 6 glass beads, 2 amber beads
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::adult male - silver penny (939-46), copper-alloy ring pin, buckle with a decorated plate, cloak trimmed with 'at least 18 woven silver wire tassels'
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::adult male - curved lidded chest, ring pin, linen cloak or shroud, strap end and buckle from a belt, traces of a comb, possible awl.
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::adult - casket, belt buckle with decorated plate, strap end, iron knife in a leather sheath.
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::adult woman - woolen dress with woven sash, possible head covering, down filled pillow, iron roasting spit, 3 knives (2 with handles inlaid with silver wire), a pair of shears, antler comb, 2 needles, miniature pestle and mortar of limestone, pierced ammonite; necklace of 73 beads of coloured glass, amber and jet.
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:Publications- [WILSON 2008:p.47-50]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Balladoole, Arbory====
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<br>
:Find date- 1946
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Jurby: Ballateare|Isle of Man, Jurby: Ballateare]]===
:Bodies- Male grave with female body (possibly of a sacrificial slave)
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<hr>
:Dated to- ?
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Jurby: Ballateare}}
:Grave goods-
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::''shield boss and hand grip, ''
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:Publications- [BERSU and WILSON 1966] [WILSON 2008:p.38-46]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Ballateare, Jurby====
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<br>
:Find date- 1946
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:Aprox location- SC 344 970
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:Bodies- 2 small fragments of a human skull.
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:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods-  (Manx Museum)
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::'
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:Publications- [BERSU and WILSON 1966] [WILSON 2008:p.28-36]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Cronk Moar, Jurby====
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Jurby: Cronk Moar|Isle of Man, Jurby: Cronk Moar]]===
:excavated in 1939
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<hr>
:Aprox location- 1.5km north of Ballateare
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Jurby: Cronk Moar}}
:Publications- [BERSU and WILSON 1966] [WILSON 2008:p.36-37]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Cronk yn How, Lezayre====
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<br>
:excavated in 1930
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:Bodies- None - possible female grave.
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:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods-
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::hinges, 60 clench nails and roves (possibly part of a 60cm long strong box
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::glass bead
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:Publications- [WILSON 2008:p.38]
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====Knoc-y-doonee, Andreas====
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Lezayre: Cronk yn How|Isle of Man, Lezayre: Cronk yn How]]===
:Find date- 1927? Boat Burial
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<hr>
:Bodies- 2 small fragments of a human skull, horse skeleton
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Lezayre: Cronk yn How}}
:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods-  (Manx Museum)
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::Sword Petersen type X, Spear Head (fragment), Axe Head of Petersen type G, Shield Boss of R.562 (fragment)
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::Iron bowl, hammer, smith tongs, two knives with bone handles, harness links of iron with remains of leather straps
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::Bronze ring headed pin (possibly with enamel inlay), lead weight for a fishing line
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::Four pairs of strap protector, three plain strap ends, 2 plain studs set in leather
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::Iron buckle, various small bronze fragments possibly from a bridle, 
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::300 iron rivets from the boat
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:Publications- [BJORN and SHETELIG 1940: p.23] [WILSON 2008:p.37-38]
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*Kermode, P.M.C. (1927)Proceedings IoM Natural History and Antiquarian Society. VOLUME III - 1925-1932.[http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/iomnhas/v033p241.htm (Available Online)]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Kirk Michael, Michael====
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<br>
:Find date- 1885
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:Bodies- found in a church yard whilst digging a grave
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:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods-  (Manx Museum)
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::Spear head of Petersen type K
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:Publications- [BJORN and SHETELIG 1940: p.22]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Ballachrink, Jurby====
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Andreas: Knoc-y-doonee|Isle of Man, Andreas: Knoc-y-doonee]]===
:Find date- 1880
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<hr>
:Aprox location- SC 440 990
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Andreas: Knoc-y-doonee}}
:Bodies- none. Found in a flagged cist in a barrow
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:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods-  (Manx Museum)
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::Upper part of a Sword with a curved guard, base of a spear head with wings (lugs), 'a perforated stone disc'
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:Publications- [BJORN and SHETELIG 1940: p.25] [WILSON 2008:p.27]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Malew churchyard, Malew====
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<br>
:Find date- c.1854
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:Bodies-  found in a possible grave in Malew churchyard
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:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods- (unknown)
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::Two swords
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:Publications- [BJORN and SHETELIG 1940: p.25]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Ballelby, Patrick====
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Michael: Kirk Michael|Isle of Man, Michael: Kirk Michael]]===
:Find date- c.1850
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<hr>
:Bodies-  a possible skeleton (left in situ by the discovering farmer)
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Michael: Kirk Michael}}
:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods-  (left in situ)
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::Bearded axe
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:Publications- [BJORN and SHETELIG 1940: p.25] [WILSON 2008:p.37]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====St. Maughold, Maughold====
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<br>
:Find date- 1824
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:Bodies- found in a church yard whilst digging a grave
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:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods-  (National Museum of Scotland)
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::Sword Petersen type L
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:Publications- [BJORN and SHETELIG 1940: p.23] [WILSON 2008:p.47]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Ballaugh, Ballaugh====
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Jurby: Ballachrink|Isle of Man, Jurby: Ballachrink]]===
:Find date- 1824
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<hr>
:Aprox location- SC 340 930
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Jurby: Ballachrink}}
:Bodies- burial in a low barrow
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:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods- 
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::Sword Petersen type L, Spear Head (lost)
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:Publications- [BJORN and SHETELIG 1940: p.22]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Jurby, Jurby====
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<br>
:Find date- ?
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:Aprox location- SC 350 985
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:Bodies- found in a church yard (St. Patrick?) and re-interred by the Vicar.
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:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods- 
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::Sword (Wheeler type III?)
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:Publications- [BJORN and SHETELIG 1940: p.22]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Old Kirk Braddan, Bradden====
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Malew: Malew churchyard|Isle of Man, Malew: Malew churchyard]]===
:Find date- ?
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<hr>
:Aprox location- SC 363 768
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Malew: Malew churchyard}}
:Bodies- found in a church yard whilst digging a grave
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:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods-  (Manx Museum)
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::Sword with missing hilt
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:Publications- [BJORN and SHETELIG 1940: p.23]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====St Johns, German====
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<br>
:Find date- Pre 1860AD
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:Aprox location- SC 277 819
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:Bodies- found in an open cist
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:Dated to- ?
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:Grave goods-  (Lost)
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::Axe, stirrup, a handful of beads
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::A sword was also found in the same field of Petersen type P
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:Publications- [BJORN and SHETELIG 1940: p.26]
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
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====Balladoyne Churchyard, St. Johns, German====
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Patrick: Ballelby|Isle of Man, Patrick: Ballelby]]===
:Find date- ?
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<hr>
:Aprox location-
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Patrick: Ballelby}}
:Bodies- found in a christian cemetery
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:Dated to- ?
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<br>
:Grave goods-  (Manx Museum)
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::Sword of Petersen type M, Spear head of Petersen type K with linen fragment in the socket, Shield boss
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Maughold: St. Maughold|Isle of Man, Maughold: St. Maughold]]===
:Publications- [BJORN and SHETELIG 1940: p.26]
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<hr>
<gallery>
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Maughold: St. Maughold}}
</gallery>
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<br>
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Ballaugh: Ballaugh|Isle of Man, Ballaugh: Ballaugh]]===
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<hr>
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Ballaugh: Ballaugh}}
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<br>
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Jurby: Jurby|Isle of Man, Jurby: Jurby]]===
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<hr>
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Jurby: Jurby}}
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<br>
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, Bradden: Old Kirk Braddan|Isle of Man, Bradden: Old Kirk Braddan]]===
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<hr>
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{{Category:Isle of Man, Bradden: Old Kirk Braddan}}
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===[[:Category:Isle of Man, German: St John's|Isle of Man, German: St John's]]===
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<hr>
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{{Category:Isle of Man, German: St John's}}
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== References ==
 
== References ==
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'''Main'''<br>
BJORN1940
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{{Ref|Bjorn & Shetelig 1940|x}}
BERSU1966
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{{Ref|Bersu & Wilson 1966|x}}
GRAHAM-CAMPBELL1994
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{{Ref|Wilson 2008|x}}
RICHARDS2004
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{{Ref|Redmond 2007|x}}
WILSON2008
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{{Ref|Steinforth 2015|x}}
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'''Other'''<br>
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{{Ref|Graham-Campbell 1994|x}}
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{{Ref|Graham-Campbell & Batey 1998|x}}
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{{Ref|Graham-Campbell 2001|x}}
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{{Ref|Harrison & Ó Floinn 2014|x}}
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{{Ref|Redknap 2000|x}}
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{{Ref|Richards 2004|x}}
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Burials in the Isle of Man


This list of burials is currently a work in progress. More information will be added over time but it is hoped that even the meagre information supplied here will be of some use. Any list of Viking burials is going to be open to discussion. Many of these burials were discovered in the 18th and 19th centuries, long before modern archaeological practices came into use.

Our map of Viking Burials in Britain is derived from the following maps: [Bersu & Wilson 1966]:p.xii; [Wilson 1976:p.394]; [Graham-Campbell 1994]:p.p.134 & 153; [Graham-Campbell & Batey 1998]:p.115 & p.130; [Graham-Campbell 2001]:p.107; [Redknap 2000]:p.95; [Richards 2004]:p.191; [Redmond 2007]:p.70, p.77, p.87, p.93, p.107, p.117; [Harrison & Ó Floinn 2014]:p.225

We have recently discovered Angela Redmond's book, 'Viking Burial in the North of England' [Redmond 2007]. This gives a very good overview of of burials from the British Isles and is well worth acquiring if you are interested in this subject.

Status
The reliability of pagan graves varies. The 'Status' rating gives an indication of the current thinking relating to the finds reliability.
 Accepted   (A)
There is a good contemporary archaeological record of the find. Including a diagram of the grave and finds, etc.
 Possible   (P)
The contemporary archaeological record of the find is not as good but the grave goods would tend to indicate a pagan grave. The grave may be located in a mound or Church yard.
 Discredited   (D)
The argument in favour of this being a Viking grave has now been discredited although it has previously been published as such in the past. These are most probably just stray finds.

Index by Parish

Andreas


Arbory


Ballaugh


Bradden


German


Jurby


Lezayre


Malew


Maughold


Michael


Patrick

As of 2015 there have been 37 accepted burials in the Isle of Man [Steinforth 2015]:tab.3

Additional graves to add

Isle of Man, Patrick: Ballabrooie -
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) tab.3 no.1
Redmond, Angela Z. (2007) Viking Burial in the North of England. A Study of Contact, Interaction and Reaction between Scandinavian Migrants with Resident Groups, and the effect of Immigration on Aspects of Cultural Continuity.. British Archaeological Reports: BAR 429 Appx.5 no.105

Isle of Man, German: Balladoyne -
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) tab.3 no.4

Isle of Man, Rushen: Calf of Man -
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) tab.3 no.8

Isle of Man, Maughold: Claghbane -
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) tab.3 no.9
Redmond, Angela Z. (2007) Viking Burial in the North of England. A Study of Contact, Interaction and Reaction between Scandinavian Migrants with Resident Groups, and the effect of Immigration on Aspects of Cultural Continuity.. British Archaeological Reports: BAR 429 Appx.5 no.93

Isle of Man, Jurby: Cronk ny Arrey Lhaa -
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) tab.3 no.11

Isle of Man, Patrick: Glen Rushen -
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) tab.3 no.15

Isle of Man, Lonan: Gretch Veg -
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) tab.3 no.16
Redmond, Angela Z. (2007) Viking Burial in the North of England. A Study of Contact, Interaction and Reaction between Scandinavian Migrants with Resident Groups, and the effect of Immigration on Aspects of Cultural Continuity.. British Archaeological Reports: BAR 429 Appx.5 no.111

Isle of Man, Lezayre: Kirk Lezayre -
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) tab.3 no.20

Isle of Man, Michael: Lhen y Oi -
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) tab.3 no.23

Isle of Man, Malew: Ronaldsway -
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) tab.3 no.26
Redmond, Angela Z. (2007) Viking Burial in the North of England. A Study of Contact, Interaction and Reaction between Scandinavian Migrants with Resident Groups, and the effect of Immigration on Aspects of Cultural Continuity.. British Archaeological Reports: BAR 429 Appx.5 no.110

Isle of Man, Jurby: West Nappin -
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) tab.3 no.37

List by Find Date

Isle of Man, Peel: St. Patrick's Isle


Status-  Accepted  
Type- Burial
Find Date- excavated between 1982 and 1987
Bodies- 7 graves with accompanied grave goods. 5 adult and 2 child burials.
Dated to- first half of the C10th
Publications-
Adult female (84.16/L (483))
  • woolen dress probably with a tablet woven sash, possible sprang head-dress (or possibly a bag?), down filled leather pillow [GRAHAM CAMPBELL 2002:p.86]
  • iron roasting spit
  • 3 knives (2 with handles inlaid with silver wire)
  • a pair of shears
  • antler comb
  • 2 needles
  • miniature pestle and mortar of limestone
  • necklace of 2 amber beads and a pierced ammonite.
  • necklace of 71 beads of coloured glass, amber and jet.
Adult male? (84.16/L (420))
  • silver penny (939-46AD)
  • copper-alloy ringed pin with a polyhedral head probably used to fasten a cloak.
  • 18 woven silver wire balls. Probably used to decorate a fringed cloak.
  • D shaped buckle with a decorated plate. Found just above the right knee and probably used to secure the body in the shroud.
Adult (85.60/L (595))
  • 4 silver wire balls. Again probably a fringe ornament of a cloak or shawl (they were found at the pelvis and right wrist).
Adult male? (85.60/L (1155))
  • curved lidded chest
  • ringed pin
  • linen cloak or shroud
  • strap end and buckle from a belt
  • traces of a comb, possible awl.
Adult (84.16/L (629))
  • casket
  • belt buckle with decorated plate, strap end
  • iron knife in a leather sheath.
child (85.60/L (682))
  • silver half penny (946-55AD)
child (84.16/L (757))
  • small bell, 6 glass beads, 2 amber beads



Isle of Man, Arbory: Balladoole


Status-
Type-
Find date- 1946
Bodies- Male grave with female body (possibly of a sacrificial slave)
Dated to- ?
Museum-
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Shield boss - with a hand grip



Isle of Man, Jurby: Ballateare


Status-
Type-
Find date- 1946
Aprox location- SC 344 970
Bodies- 2 small fragments of a human skull.
Dated to- ?
Museum- Manx Museum
Publications-
Grave goods
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Isle of Man, Jurby: Cronk Moar


Status-
Type-
Find Date- excavated in 1939
Bodies- Male grave
Dated to- ?
Museum-
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Sword
  • Sword baldric - Strap distributer, buckle and strap end
  • Spear
  • Shield Boss
  • Knife
  • Pin
  • Cloak - Fragment of cloak



Isle of Man, Lezayre: Cronk yn How


Status-
Type-
Find Date- excavated in 1930
Bodies- None - possible female grave.
Dated to- ?
Museum-
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Box - hinges, 60 clench nails and roves (possibly part of a 60cm long strong box
  • Glass bead



Isle of Man, Andreas: Knoc-y-doonee


Status-
Type-
Find date- 1927? Boat Burial
Bodies- 2 small fragments of a human skull, horse skeleton
Dated to- ?
Museum- Manx Museum
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Sword - Petersen type X, Spear Head (fragment)
  • Axe - Petersen type G,
  • Shield Boss - Type R.562 (fragment)
  • Ring headed pin - Bronze (possibly with enamel inlay)
  • Iron bowl, hammer, smith tongs, lead weight for a fishing line
  • two knives with bone handles,
  • Horse harness - links of iron with remains of leather straps, Iron buckle, various small bronze fragments also possibly from the bridle,
  • Four pairs of strap protector, three plain strap ends, 2 plain studs set in leather
  • 300 iron rivets from the boat



Isle of Man, Michael: Kirk Michael


Status-
Type-
Find date- 1885
Bodies- found in a church yard whilst digging a grave
Dated to- ?
Museum- Manx Museum
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Spear head - Petersen type K



Isle of Man, Jurby: Ballachrink


Status-
Type-
Find date- 1880
Aprox location- SC 440 990
Bodies- none. Found in a flagged cist in a barrow
Dated to- ?
Museum- Manx Museum
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Sword - Upper part of a Sword with a curved guard, base of a spear head with wings (lugs), 'a perforated stone disc'



Isle of Man, Malew: Malew churchyard


Status-
Type-
Find date- c.1854
Bodies- found in a possible grave in Malew churchyard
Dated to- ?
Museum-
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Two swords



Isle of Man, Patrick: Ballelby


Status-
Type-
Find date- c.1850
Bodies- a possible skeleton (left in situ by the discovering farmer)
Dated to- ?
Museum- left in situ
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Axe head (left in situ) - bearded



Isle of Man, Maughold: St. Maughold


Status-
Type-
Find date- 1824
Bodies- found in a church yard whilst digging a grave
Dated to- ?
Museum- National Museum of Scotland
Publications-
Grave goods
Sword - Petersen type L



Isle of Man, Ballaugh: Ballaugh


Status-
Type- burial in a low barrow
Find date- 1824
Bodies-
Dated to- ?
Museum-
Grave goods
  • Sword - Petersen type L
  • Spear Head (lost)
Publications-



Isle of Man, Jurby: Jurby


Status-
Type-
Find date- ? found in a church yard (St. Patrick?) and re-interred by the Vicar.
Bodies-
Dated to- ?
Museum-
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Sword - (Wheeler type III?)



Isle of Man, Bradden: Old Kirk Braddan


Status-
Type-
Find date- ? found in a church yard whilst digging a grave
Bodies-
Dated to- ?
Museum- Manx Museum
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Sword - with missing hilt



Isle of Man, German: St John's


Tynwald

Status-
Type-
Find date- Pre 1860AD
Aprox location- SC 277 819
Bodies- found in an open cist
Dated to- ?
Museum- LOST
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Axe head (LOST) -
  • Stirrup (LOST) -
  • Beads (LOST) - a handful of beads
  • Sword (LOST) - was also found in the same field of Petersen type P

Balladoyne Churchyard

Status-
Type-
Find date- ?
Bodies- found in a christian cemetery
Dated to- ?
Museum- Manx Museum
Publications-
Grave goods
  • Sword - Petersen type M
  • Spear head - Petersen type K with linen fragment in the socket
  • Shield boss



References

Main

Bjorn, Anathon, and Shetelig, Haakon (1940) Viking Antiquities in England. Edited by Haakon Shetelig. (Available Online) Viking Antiquities in Great Britain and Ireland: Part 4 [Bjorn & Shetelig 1940] *
Bersu, Gerhard and Wilson, David M. (1966) Three Viking Graves in the Isle of Man. The Society for Medieval Archaeology Monograph Servies: No 1 [Bersu & Wilson 1966] ^ *
Wilson, David M. (2008) The Vikings in the Isle of Man. [Wilson 2008] *
Redmond, Angela Z. (2007) Viking Burial in the North of England. A Study of Contact, Interaction and Reaction between Scandinavian Migrants with Resident Groups, and the effect of Immigration on Aspects of Cultural Continuity.. British Archaeological Reports: BAR 429 [Redmond 2007] ^ 1 2 *
Steinforth, Dirk (2015) Die skandinavische Besiedlung auf der Isle of Man. (partly available in google books) [Steinforth 2015] ^ *


Other

Graham-Campbell, James; Batey, Colleen; Clarke, Helen; Page, R.I. and Price, Neil S. (1994) Cultural Atlas of the Viking World. [Graham-Campbell 1994] ^ *
Graham-Campbell, James, and Batey, Colleen E. (1998) Vikings in Scotland, an archaeological survey. Edinburgh University Press. [Graham-Campbell & Batey 1998] ^ *
Graham-Campbell, James; Hall, Richard; Jesch, Judith and Parsons, David N. (eds.) (2001) Vikings and the Danelaw. Select Papers from the Proceedings of the Thirteenth Viking Congress. Viking Congress: 13 [Graham-Campbell 2001] ^ *
Harrison, Stephen H. & Ó Floinn, Raghnall 2014 Viking Graves and Grave-Goods in Ireland. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. Medieval Dublin Excavations 1962-81: Ser.B Vol.11 [Harrison & Ó Floinn 2014] ^ *
Redknap, Mark (2000) Vikings in Wales. An Archaeological Quest. [Redknap 2000] ^ *
Richards, Julian D. (2004) Vikings in England. [Richards 2004] ^ *