This is a very early form of padlock. It was opened by inserting a key with flat end into the hole at the front. The key pushed the bar at the back out which would open the lock.
You remove the top layers of soil.
There are some rusty stains here.
You find a rusty lump of metal.
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Sheep bone
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Tablet weaving plate
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Bone comb
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Brooch
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Coin
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Whistle
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Bone
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Lamp
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Cloak pin
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Jug
The style of this jug is called torksey-type ware. It is about 45 centimetres high. It would have been used in the kitchen for storing things.
You uncover a sandy layer.
There are some bits of grey pottery here.
You have found parts of a jug.
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Bead
This bead is made of green glass and would have been threaded onto some string to make a necklace. Many different glass beads have been found in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours.
There are some dark patches in the soil.
You uncover a dark layer.
You find a glass bead.
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Wooden bowl
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Leather boot
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Cowrie shell
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Pendant
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Woollen cloth
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Arrow head
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Lead pendant
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Axe head
The axe was one of the popular weapons Vikings used in battle. Originally axes were a woodman's tool but were soon adapted for use in battle. One notorious viking king named himself Erik Blood-axe because of his skill with his battle axe.