Museum of Island History
Past Exhibition
Saxon Wight
4 April 2009 - 20 September 2009
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This exhibition told the story of the Anglo-Saxons on the Isle of Wight
and displayed some of the important objects from the museum’s
collection.
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Brooch
Brooches could be plated with gold to emphasise the status of the owner.
Late Anglo-Saxon Silver Pennies - Aethelred II (978-1016).
Gold Bracteate
Bracteates were probably made as amulets for good luck.
The stamped design shows a coiled animal. 6th century.
Spearhead
6th century.
Disc Brooch
A gilded silver brooch with garnets. Anglo-Saxons used
brooches to fasten their clothes.
Decorated Strap-end
Strap-ends were fitted to straps to stop the ends fraying and
to add weight so that they hung correctly.
LocationGuildhall High Street Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1TY 01983 823366 | Bookings and Enquiries Isle of Wight Heritage Service Guildhall Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1TY 01983 823433 | Opening TimesThe Museum of Island History is open throughout the year. Please contact 01983 823366 for Christmas opening times. Tue 10.30 – 4.00 Thur 10.30 – 4.00 |
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