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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
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
Find spot
- Method
- Archaeological excavation
- Place
- York
