‘Hogback’ StoneRichmondshire Museum, North Yorkshire A hogback stone is a type of ancient stone monument, particularly associated with areas influenced by the Vikings. With intricate carvings and patterns, these stones date back to the medieval period,...
Viking Gold Ring Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes This gold ring was found on a farm near Sedbergh. Jewellery was popular with the Vikings and is occasionally unearthed by archaeologists and metal detectorists. But this ring was found by a farmer, Mr Airy, whilst...
‘The Hob on the Hill’North York Moors National Park The ‘Hob on the Hill’ is a prehistoric earthwork, consisting of a bank and ditch. It gives us a glimpse into the North York Moors in ancient times, when this site was in use. It is also marked by a boundary stone to...