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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.''
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===== Evidence from '''Art ====='''<br>
*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 ====='''<br>--<br>===== Evidence from '''Archaeology ====='''<br>
''See table ‘Archaeological Finds of Domed Helmets’''
[[File:DomedHelmetMap.jpeg|thumb|alt=Archaeological finds of Domed Helmets|Archaeological finds of Domed Helmets]]
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===== '''Discussion ====='''<br>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)]<br>
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== ... 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.''
 
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===== Evidence from '''Art ====='''<br>--<br>'''Literature'''<br>--<br>''Archaeology''<br>''See table ‘Archaeological Finds of Domed Helmets’''<br>'''Discussion'''<br>--<br>
==... with a boar figurine === Evidence ''A boar figurine attached to the ridge band of a helmet.'''''Art'''<br>* from manuscripts** Russia, Cod.Q.v.XIV.I. fol1 (----) [TWEDDLE 1992: p.1101]* from helmet plates** Sweden (----). Vendel I [TWEDDLE 1992: p.1123]** Sweden (----). Valsgarde 7 [TWEDDLE 1992: p.1123]'''Literature ====='''<br>* Saga of Saga of King Hrolf Kraki . King Adils' helmet which he called Hildigölt (War-Boar) [OAKESHOTT 1960: p.152]* Beowolf'''Archaeology'''<br> * England, 2 finds (Wollaston and Benty Grange) and 1 possible (New Haven, now lost) [POLLINGTON 2006: p.161].'''Discussion'''<br>--<br><br>
===== Evidence from Archaeology ===... with a bird’s head crest ==''See table ‘Archaeological Finds A helmet with a high crest increasing in height towards the front of Domed Helmets’the helmet and terminating in a bird’s head'''''Art'''<br>* from helmet plates** Sweden (----). Vendel I [TWEDDLE 1992: p.1123]** Sweden (----). Vendel XIV [TWEDDLE 1992: p.1123]** Sweden (----). Valsgarde 7 [TWEDDLE 1992: p.1123]'''Literature'''<br>'''Archaeology'''<br>None<br>
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===== Discussion =====
These are
== ... with a spectacle face guard [V] ==
''A protective face plate with two eye holes.''
'''Art'''<br>
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'''Literature'''<br>
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'''Archaeology'''<br>
See table ‘Archaeological Finds of Domed Helmets’<br>
'''Discussion'''<br>
The only Viking Age helm found to date has been from Gjermundbu dated to 970AD (----). It is possible that the helm was already 100 years old when it has cremated (----) and it is not an unreasonable extrapolation that this helmet was a continuation of the Vendel / Valsgarde style of helms from the 8th century.<br>
Only the spectacle part has survived from the Tjele and Hogbro helms and these have been identified as similar in form to the Gjermundbu helm [TWEDDLE 1992:p.1126].<br>
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== ... with check flaps ==
''Hinged metal plates that protect the side of the face''
'''Art'''<br>
* Franks Casket [HARRISON 1993: p.1] (*BM*)
* Stockburn shaft, C10th [TWEDDLE 1992: p.1100]
'''Literature'''<br>
'''Archaeology''' <br>
See table ‘Archaeological Finds of Domed Helmets’<br>
'''Discussion'''<br>
A continuation from the Roman helmet. Cheek flaps can also be seen on the Lewis Chessmen dated to the C12th.<br>
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== ... with a mail curtain ==
''A mail sheet that covers the front of the face.''
'''Discussion'''<br>
Middle east Persian? <br>
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== ... with a mail aventail ==
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See ‘Helmets with aventails’.<br>
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== ... with horns ==
''A helmet used for ceremonial functions''
'''Art'''<br>
* Oseberg Tapestry c.834AD possible figure of Odin
* Kungsangen, Sweden (----) Two men, one in a horned helm, the other in a wolf mask (HAGG 1984, p.186)
* Torslunda, Öland (c.600AD) A bronze die showing Woden with twin-dragon headgear followed by a wolf-warrior drawing his sword. (SPEIDEL 2004, p.28)
* Rempstone, England (----) A mount (TWEDDLE 1992, p.1124)
* Sweden, (----) images on the Valsgarde 7 and Valsgarde 8 helmets (TWEDDLE 1992, p.1124)
* Sutton Hoo, England (----) image on helmet (TWEDDLE 1992, p.1124)
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== Catalogue of finds ==
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== References ==
* [*TWEDDLE 1992] Tweddle, Dominic. The Anglian Helmet from Coppergate. YAT, 1992.== External Links ==<HarvardReferences />