In Search of Vikings in South-West England

Stuart J Prior; Tony Roberts; Peter Twinn; Nancy Hollinrake

In Search of Vikings in South-West England

Stuart J Prior, Tony Roberts, Peter Twinn, Nancy Hollinrake

Department of Anthropology and Archaeology

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This paper summarizes the results of recent archaeological work and research in both Somerset and Gloucestershire, highlighting the fact that, against popular opinion, tangible evidence for a significant and lasting Scandinavian presence in the South-West is mounting.

Original language	English
Article number	6
Pages (from-to)	103-124
Number of pages	22
Journal	Early Medieval Enquiries - The Clifton Antiquarian Club
Volume	9
Publication status	Published - 2010

Keywords

Vikings
Scandinavian
Archaeology
Place Names
Earthworks
Folklore

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