RecordBracelet (piece)< 1 of 1 > Back from Blackerne, Kirkcudbrightshire
Bracelet (piece)This piece of a silver bracelet was found at Blackerne in Kirkcudbrightshire, perhaps part of a Viking grave. It is a type known as an Hiberno-Viking armring. They are found primarily in Ireland, where they developed from Danish examples. Like most bracelets of this type, this example is decorated with a stamped diagonal cross made by a bar-shaped punch. Its outer face is also decorated with transverse grooves. The missing ends would have tapered towards one another without fastening. Hiberno-Viking armrings were made by hammering out silver ingots. Most stamped decoration although some are plain. In hoards they were valued as silver bullion, for their weight. However, this one may be from a grave. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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