Tag #Metal Detectors

How do the artifacts found in the graves illuminate the social status and economic activities of the buried women?

The discovery highlights Viking-era trade and raiding practices. Artifacts like a repurposed book clasp from a British monastery in one grave and coins from the Frankish kingdom in the other illustrate both trade networks and violent conflict. The presence of high-quality textile production tools in the second grave showcases the economic role of elite women.