Shorwell's helmet is an Anglo-Saxon military defensive helmet from the Early Middle Ages, dated to the 6th century, discovered near Shorwell on the Isle of Wight in 2006. In the same way that it happened with Burgh's helmet, it was confused with a cooking pot. It was not until 2012 that an analytical revealed that the object was a helmet, built in the style of those used at the end of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Middle Ages. The finding consisted of numerous heavily corroded fragments and is currently still being reconstructed and preserved by the British Museum. characteristics
The helmet is a typical example of spangenhelm, but of Merovingian style. It consists of four metal plates, joined with an iron band around the edge, two on each side of the helmet dome, and a single band on the top from front to back. It lacks a nasal or cheek protector, a possible indicator that was used by warriors less fortunate than users of the Coppergate helmet or Sutton Hoo. The helmet was found next to a spear and a sword, also a shield and several bracelets, buckles and rings. The quality of the set suggests that the owner was a low-ranking noble, perhaps a thane, a caudillo or a local landowner. al links
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