{"title":"Anglo Saxon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe World of the Anglo-Saxons\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the fall of Roman Britain to the eve of the Norman Conquest, the Anglo-Saxon era shaped the very foundations of English language, law, and culture. Our Anglo-Saxon collection celebrates this fascinating and often overlooked period with museum-quality replica artefacts inspired by the kingdoms, warriors, and craftsmen of early medieval England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSutton Hoo replicas\u003c\/strong\u003e — Iconic pieces inspired by the greatest Anglo-Saxon treasure hoard ever discovered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnglo-Saxon helmet replicas\u003c\/strong\u003e — Including the legendary Sutton Hoo helmet, symbol of a warrior king\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic \u0026amp; Saxon jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intricately crafted brooches, pendants, and rings in the early medieval tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoins \u0026amp; currency replicas\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replica sceattas and pennies from the kingdoms of Mercia, Wessex, and Northumbria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRune stones \u0026amp; inscribed pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mysterious symbols from the runic alphabet of the early English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for history enthusiasts, educators, and collectors, each piece in our Anglo-Saxon collection is a window into the remarkable world of early England — a civilisation of poets, warriors, and master craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"miniature-sutton-hoo-helmet-with-stand","title":"Mini Sutton Hoo Helmet with Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003eA replica of one of the archeological gems found at Sutton Hoo. It is a magnificent helmet in miniature, complete with stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 18cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 10cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 13cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0.41kg\u003cbr\u003eColour: \u003cspan style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\"\u003ebrown,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\"\u003esilver,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\"\u003ebrass,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: \u003cspan style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\"\u003ewood,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\"\u003esteel,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\"\u003ebrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570945081729,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/suttonhoo.jpg?v=1777213531"},{"product_id":"sutton-hoo-helmet-7cm","title":"Sutton Hoo Helmet 7cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThis model of the Sutton Hoo Helmet on a base is made from resin that is hand painted and measures 7cm tall. The base is inscribed with the words \"Sutton Hoo\". The model is supplied in a white box with a label identifying it on the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe Sutton Hoo helmet is an Anglo-Saxon helmet that is believed to date back to the early 7th century, making it one of the oldest and most important examples of Anglo-Saxon metalwork in existence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe helmet is made of iron and is decorated with intricate patterns of gold and silver. It is thought to have belonged to a high-ranking warrior or nobleman, as it was found in a burial mound along with other objects that suggest a person of great wealth and status was buried there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55580765913473,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/shh-400x500.jpg?v=1777392785"},{"product_id":"anglo-saxon-coin-set","title":"Anglo Saxon Coin Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003ehis Anglo Saxon Coin Set of 3 Coins has reproduction coins of the Anglo Saxon’s attached to the front of a card. The coins are a Coenwulf gold penny, Alfred “The Great” penny and a Harold II penny. Each was moulded from an original coin and is made from lead-free pewter, with the gold penny being 22ct gold plated. The coins are double-sided and are stuck onto the information card. The coin set has an image of Alfred “The Great” on the front and historical information about the Anglo Saxons and their coinage on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe Anglo-Saxon period in Britain spans approximately the six centuries from 410 - 1066AD. It was a time of war with the breaking up of Roman Britannia into several separate kingdoms, of religious conversion and after 793, when the Vikings raided Lindisfarne Monastery, the history of the Anglo-Saxons becomes entangled with that of new invaders, the Vikings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eCoenwulf was King of Mercia, East Anglia and Kent, making him ruler of most of England. This gold coin is one of only eight gold British coins known from the period AD 700-1250. It is the earliest of the gold coins which we can be certain was intended for use as regular currency at home and abroad. The coin refers to London as a vicus, or trading centre and gives Coenwulf’s name and title with his image shown as a Roman Emperor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAlfred defended the kingdom against the Vikings, becoming as a result the only English monarch to be awarded the epithet “the Great” by his people. Alfred was the first King of Wessex to style himself “King of England”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eHarold II had himself crowned in Westminster Abbey on 6 January 1066. In September the army of Harald Hardrada of Norway invaded England and was defeated by Harold’s army at the Battle of Stamford Bridge near York. Meanwhile the Norman army of William, Duke of Normandy, landed on the south coast near Hastings. Harold’s army met that of William’s in battle and lost with Harold being killed by an arrow in his eye. Thus ended Saxon rule in England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55672966709633,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/ascp3-400x500.jpg?v=1778768779"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/collections\/anglo-saxon-collection.png?v=1778593637","url":"https:\/\/individual-artefacts.co.uk\/collections\/anglo-saxon.oembed","provider":"HISTORY PIECES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}