Irish Archaeology
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Irish Archaeology.ie: Sharing Ireland’s amazing archaeology as well as interesting sites from around the world.
Irish Archaeology
4M ago
Beautiful stained glass window by Harry Clarke at St Barrahane’s church, Castletownsend, Cork. It depicts St Luke ..read more
Irish Archaeology
4M ago
This silver Helm of Awe (Ægishjálmur) pendant is based on an Icelandic magical symbol, which is mentioned in Eddic poetry. It was used as a protection against the abuse of power.
Available here: Silver Helm of Awe Pendant ..read more
Irish Archaeology
4M ago
Prehistoric rock art adorning the great Neolithic passage tomb at Newgrange, Co Meath. It’s over 5000 years old ..read more
Irish Archaeology
4M ago
This bronze pendant depicts the Celtic god Cernunnos & is based on an image found on the Gundestrup Cauldron. Typically depicted with a pair of horns or antlers, Cernunnos is thought to have been the god of nature & fertility. The pendant is available here: Cernunnos pendant ..read more
Irish Archaeology
4M ago
Two Iron Age sword hilts, from Ballyshannon, Donegal, Ireland & Yorkshire, England ..read more
Irish Archaeology
4M ago
Human skull with evidence of a severe sword blow/cut from Viking Age Dublin (Fishamble Street), After death the head appears to have been impaled on a spike (photo after National Museum of Ireland ..read more
Irish Archaeology
4M ago
Viking swords which were found alongside warrior burials at Kilmainham/Islandbridge, Dublin, Ireland ..read more