Iron stirrup with applied copper decoration, probably Danish and relating to the Danish invasions of England around 1000-1018 AD, especially the sacking of Canterbury in 1011.
Iron stirrup with applied copper decoration, probably Danish and relating to the Danish invasions of England around 1000-1018 AD, especially the sacking of Canterbury in 1011.
The importance of Canterbury as a religious, cultural and strategic centre is highlighted by this item with modern references such as the ‘Saxon Shoreway’ still echoing how various waves of invasion have influenced the county.
Found in the 19th Century in Canterbury district.
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