anglo saxon sword feltwell 4th 5th century Traditionele longbows People were fond of wearing

People were fond of wearing poulaines

The Jadwiga Rusvik Viking dress is inspired by historical originals

heater shields were employed alongside the larger Norman kite shields

breathable fabric makes it well-suited to warm summer days or as a layering piece in cooler months

Some axes were beautifully decorated and served as status symbols

anglo saxon sword feltwell 4th 5th century Traditionele longbows People were fond of wearingThe beautiful spatha is a replica of an early Saxon sword found in 1961. The original, dated to the 4th 5th century, was discovered in the hypocaust (underfloor warm air heating system) of a Roman villa in Feltwell near Norfolk, England. Archaeologists believe the Feltwell Sword came to England with the first Anglian settlers. This fine reconstruction of the Saxon one handed sword features an approx. 61 cm blade with a wide fuller and unsharpened