Info Favorites Register Log in
myArmoury.com Discussion Forums

Forum index Memberlist Usergroups Spotlight Topics Search
Forum Index > Off-topic Talk > Chainmail hood found in Sweden Reply to topic
This is a standard topic  
Author Message
Björn Hellqvist
myArmoury Alumni


myArmoury Alumni

Location: Sweden
Joined: 19 Aug 2003

Posts: 723

PostPosted: Wed 31 Mar, 2004 5:11 pm    Post subject: Chainmail hood found in Sweden         Reply with quote

A couple of days ago, a c. 700 years old chainmail hood was found in a medieval shurch on the island of Gotland, Sweden. An early examination of the very well-preserved hood indicates that it could be the genuine article. More to come!
My sword site
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
David Quivey




Location: Davis, California
Joined: 01 Oct 2003
Reading list: 21 books

Posts: 79

PostPosted: Wed 31 Mar, 2004 5:17 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

What a wonderful find! Is there a site yet with more information, or will that all come in time?
View user's profile Send private message MSN Messenger
Björn Hellqvist
myArmoury Alumni


myArmoury Alumni

Location: Sweden
Joined: 19 Aug 2003

Posts: 723

PostPosted: Thu 01 Apr, 2004 9:54 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

David Quivey wrote:
What a wonderful find! Is there a site yet with more information, or will that all come in time?


Just in Swedish, I'm afraid. I know a couple of the people who have seen it, and trust them when they say it is authentic. Here's a pic:



 Attachment: 40.79 KB
Bild-001Webb.jpg


My sword site
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Russ Ellis
Industry Professional




Joined: 20 Aug 2003
Reading list: 42 books

Posts: 2,608

PostPosted: Thu 01 Apr, 2004 10:05 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Found in a church? In a tomb in a church? On the coatrack? What?
TRITONWORKS Custom Scabbards
View user's profile Send private message
Patrick Kelly




Location: Wichita, Kansas
Joined: 17 Aug 2003
Reading list: 42 books

Spotlight topics: 2
Posts: 5,739

PostPosted: Thu 01 Apr, 2004 1:57 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That's a great find! It's highly unusual to find one in that kind of shape. I'd love to see some more detailed information on this.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
View user's profile Send private message AIM Address
Björn Hellqvist
myArmoury Alumni


myArmoury Alumni

Location: Sweden
Joined: 19 Aug 2003

Posts: 723

PostPosted: Thu 01 Apr, 2004 3:17 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

It was found a couple of weeks ago in a crawlspace in the tower of the medieval church in Tofta, Gotland. Hidden under several centuries' worth of old birds' nests, bird sh*t and dead birds, the chainmail hood was found by one of the workers restoring the tower. The rings haven't fused by rusting, and there are even remains of the leather straps used to improve the fit of the hood. More to come...
My sword site
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Russ Ellis
Industry Professional




Joined: 20 Aug 2003
Reading list: 42 books

Posts: 2,608

PostPosted: Fri 02 Apr, 2004 1:19 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

You've got to wonder how it ended up there of all places. I know I'd be digging around up there for other stuff.
TRITONWORKS Custom Scabbards
View user's profile Send private message
Leif Hansen
Industry Professional



Location: Wisconsin
Joined: 27 Aug 2003

Posts: 21

PostPosted: Sat 03 Apr, 2004 12:54 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Perhaps large quantities of birdsh*t makes a great steel preservative. Though I don't think I'll be trying it myself.
---------------------------
Leif Hansen
Albion Armorers
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Björn Hellqvist
myArmoury Alumni


myArmoury Alumni

Location: Sweden
Joined: 19 Aug 2003

Posts: 723

PostPosted: Sat 03 Apr, 2004 1:15 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Leif Hansen wrote:
Perhaps large quantities of birdsh*t makes a great steel preservative. Though I don't think I'll be trying it myself.


It could be a cheap packing material for Albion... Laughing Out Loud

My sword site
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Joachim Nilsson





Joined: 29 Sep 2003

Posts: 510

PostPosted: Sat 03 Apr, 2004 1:58 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Björn Hellqvist wrote:
Leif Hansen wrote:
Perhaps large quantities of birdsh*t makes a great steel preservative. Though I don't think I'll be trying it myself.


It could be a cheap packing material for Albion... Laughing Out Loud


WTF?!

Don't give them any ideas. I have a sword on order. Laughing Out Loud
View user's profile


Display posts from previous:   
Forum Index > Off-topic Talk > Chainmail hood found in Sweden
Page 1 of 1 Reply to topic
All times are GMT - 8 Hours

View previous topic :: View next topic
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum






All contents © Copyright 2003-2024 myArmoury.com — All rights reserved
Discussion forums powered by phpBB © The phpBB Group
Switch to the Basic Low-bandwidth Version of the forum