Wrist Clasp (Right)
This particular wrist clasp was discovered, along with its counterpart, around 1849 at the West Stow Anglo-Saxon burial site. It was found in a woman’s grave (#28), as most were- these clasps were generally associated with women’s clothing in the fifth and sixth centuries, though there is evidence in...
Cruciform Brooch
Sophia Heidebrecht Found in the grave of a woman at West Stow, this cruciform brooch is an elaborate example of Anglo-Saxon metalworking. While the particular significance of the brooch and its symbolism is largely lost to us now, it was important enough to the woman’s identity that she was...
Tablet Woven Band
Tablet or card weaving is an ancient method of creating thin, strong bands of fabric decorated with designs and patterns. In Scandinavia, evidence of tablet weaving dates back to the Iron Age, with tablet woven pieces being used in loom weaving. The tablet piece would be placed at the...
Wrist Clasp (Left)
Hannah Rosenberg Known Context The left wrist clasp was found at West Stow in grave 28 of an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman. Discovered in its set with the right clasp, the left wrist clasp was in relatively good condition, with the decorations and hook visible. The wrist clasps were found among...
Square-Headed Brooch
This specific brooch was uncovered at the West Stow archeological site, alongside other forms of brooches. Multiple brooches were found in sunken-featured buildings, where it is theorized that the SFBs were used as workshops- suggesting their high demand in the community. The common materials to use in brooches were...
Girdle Hangers
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