Two Scandinavian brooch-fragments of Viking-age date from the Outer Hebrides

Abstract

NF 9891. Part of a gilt-bronze equal-armed brooch found at Northton, Harris, is identified as the first British find of Petersen's 'Troms type', a specifically Norwegian form datable to 9th century. The reverse of the brooch shows a clear positive impression of a fine regular textile with an unusual herringbone twill pattern. AR