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Collection Item: York Helmet

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Title
York Helmet
Object name
Helmet
Object category
Anglian
Description
The 8th century York Helmet is the most outstanding example of the Anglo-Saxon period to survive in Europe. On the crest is an inscription in Latin which translates as, 'In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and God; and to all we say amen. Oshere'. Oshere was probably the name of its owner, possibly of the Northumbrian Royal Dynasty.
Production date start
700
Production date end
820
Period
Anglian

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Identification

Object number
YORCM : CA665
Number of objects
1
ID
8723

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Iron (material) (Whole)
Copper alloy (Decoration)
Dimensions
Whole height 28.0 cm
Whole width 20.0 cm
Whole depth 30.0 cm

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Method
Archaeological excavation
Place
York