![]() ![]() In the Welsh Annals Mark found records of Viking raids in the ninth and tenth centuries. The question was, what were the inhabitants of this settlement defending themselves against?Īrchaeologists uncover some surprising finds Excavations then began which revealed a ninth-century defensive wall, partly constructed with massive stone blocks and about two metres wide at its base. The island itself has Scandianvian connections, probably deriving its name, Onguls-ey, from a Viking leader.īased on this evidence, Mark instigated a geophysical survey of the site where these objects had been found, and discovered a hidden trench. Evidence for the Vikings in Wales is sparse, but a hoard of five exquisite silver arm rings had also been found on Anglesey. The haul included ninth-century coins and some small lead weights typical of those used by Viking traders. ![]() ![]() In 1992 Mark Redknap, from the National Museum of Wales, was sent some small artefacts from Anglesey. ![]()
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