Context:
Found in a mound, «Sverreshaug», with cremated bones between some stones and covered by a stone layer, about 2 m from the top of the mound. It was a large and thin layer of charcoal and cremated bones. The mound measured 84 m in circumference and 6 m high. There was an inner pile of round stones covering a rampart that was empty except for a layer of sandy soil on top of small yellow beach stones. Above the central grave were two layers of sand and soil, then a layer of stones, below which the secondary grave containing the needle was found, then two layers of sand and soil. There is no mention of a burial chamber.
Two fragments of twisted ring of Wendel type, with sharp ribs. Some of the ribs are broken. One end is missing, otherwise the ring is complete. The ring was broken before deposition, and repaired by drilling holes on both sides of the break and threading a leather thong through them. When the ring was found and handed in to the museum, the strap was still attached to the ring, but has now been removed. There is a small piece of bronze near the break, which appears to be a later addition or possible repair, as there is a small crack in the ribs here. Dark green patina, corroded in places. Width: 17.5 cm. B7000/a.
Four fragments of twisted ring of Wendel type, with sharp ribs, similar to B7000/a. The fragments may be from one or possibly two rings, although the shape and patina indicate that the fragments are from one ring. Dark green patina, the fragments are corroded. Some ribs are damaged. The fragments measure approx. 17 cm, 9.5 cm, 6 cm and 6.2 cm. Width: c. 18 cm. B7000/b.
Two fragments of twisted ring of Wendel type, with sharp ribs. The fragments are thinner than B7000/a-b. Green patina, corroded and possibly burnt. The fragments measure 6 and 6.3 cm. B7000/c.
Arm ring with trumpet-shaped ends. It has a rhombic cross-section. Dark green patina. Similar to Baudou’s type XIX D 1 a. Width: c. 7 cm. B7000/d.
Pin with disc-shaped head. The needle itself is missing and part of the head is damaged. It has a conical point in the middle, surrounded by five concentric rings in relief. Part of the needle, where it is attached to the head, is preserved. Dark green patina. Baudou’s type B 2 c (Härnavi type). Width: c. 7.5 cm. B7000/e.
Fragment of a spectacle-shaped fibula, fragment of an oval disc. It is decorated with kidney-shaped concentric relief bands. The outer edge has a line decoration consisting of oblique lines; and between this border and the first relief band there is a border of small dots. Baudou’s type XXIV E 3a. Like Montelius Minnen fig. 1345. Width: c. 11 cm. B7000/f.
Location: Skjerdalen (no. 35/1), Gloppen, Sogn & Fjordane
Context: Found near a large rock, approx. 30 cm deep, on a rocky slope approx. 200-300 m.a.s.l. The area has high mountains and steep mountain sides. There was a circular area of dark blue or black soil where the objects were found, and this may have been urns or possibly the remains of a container, e.g. wood or leather.
Dating: The collection is dated to the Younger Bronze Age period 6. The needle and fibula are dated to period 5-6, the bracelet probably period 6, and the Wendel rings are period 6.
Small razor with S-shaped handle. Part of the handle is missing, and the end is partially missing. Green and corroded. Baudous type XXV B 1. Length: 6.4 cm. B3333/a.
Fragment of a small tanged blade, arrowhead. The tip is missing. Baudous type V A. Length: c. 4 cm. B3333/b.
Fragments of a disc-headed pin. There are horizontal parallel lines below the head. The needle and needle head are corroded. Baudou’s type XI B 2a. Length: 5.8 cm (needle) and 2 cm (head). B3333/c.
Location:
Sola, Sola, Rogaland
Context: Found in a mound, Store Melhaug, excavated by Anders Lorange in 1879. The mound had a diameter of about 27-28 m and was built of sand. There was a large stone wall 4 m from the edge, it was 3 m wide and 1 m high, and it contained a small secondary grave containing B03333/a-c. The cist was made of slabs and measured 0.5 m. Eight m further east another drywalled cist was found, measuring 2 m and filled with soil. A similar cist was found in the wall on the northern side of the mound; there were no finds but the remains of an inhumation could be seen on the bottom slabs. There was a small cairn in the centre, covering a drywalled cist measuring 1.5 m and made from small flat stones and a large slab. The bottom consisted of small flat stones on a layer of pebbles, and the remains of an inhumation were found. Around the skeleton there were the remains of a coarse textile, and a wooden container with grains behind the head. None of the organic material has been preserved.
Date:
The collection is dated to the Early Bronze Age period 4-5.
Half of a twisted neck ring of the Wendel type (B6877/a) with sharp ribs. The end is missing. Green patina and heavily corroded. Diameter: c. 15.5 cm.
Complete twisted ring of type Wendel (B6877/b), with sharp ribs. It is broken in half and there is some wear on the flanges. Green patina. The ring is thinner than B06877/a. Diameter: 16 cm
Complete twisted ring of type Wendel (B6877/c). The ribs are less marked than on the other two rings, and the ring is thinner. Green patina, there is some corrosion. Diameter: c.15.5 cm.
Disc-head pin with multiple discs (B6877/d), consisting of five smaller discs connected by flat rods and arranged in a rectangle with one disc in the center and the other four forming the corners of the head. Each disc has a raised rib around the edge and a raised ring with a small boss in the middle. The central disc has a larger boss in the middle. A disc is broken off. The needle is bent at the top, so that the disc is attached vertically. Dark green patina and some corrosion. The rectangle rotates on the stick. The needle measures c. 10.5 cm, the rectangle measures 8×6 cm. Baudou’s type XXV B2 d.
Disc-head pin with multiple discs (B6877/e) consisting of five smaller discs connected by flat rods and arranged in a rectangle with one disc in the middle and the other four forming the corners of the head. Each disc has a raised rib around the edge and a raised ring with a small boss in the middle. The pin is missing, and one disk is missing, another disk is broken off, and a third disk was broken when it was found, but has been glued back onto the head. The boss on the center disc is smaller than on B6877/d, and there is more damage to the discs. The rectangle measures 7.5×6 cm. Baudous type XXV B2 d. Only three such staples are known, the third was found in a hoard at Vestby, Oppland county in Eastern Norway.
Context:
The collection was found in gravel under a rock in 1916, while land was being cleared to build a house. The location is close to the houses on the farm, about 7 meters above sea level.
Location:
Vikedal (number 77/41), Kvam, Hordaland
Date:
The collection can be dated to Late Bronze Age Period 6. Wendel rings have a general dating from Late Bronze Age Period 5 into the Early Iron Age, and although the needles are rare, they are generally dated to Period 6.
Disc-headed pin (B5962/a). The disc is decorated with three concentric rings around a small projection. The needle is slightly bent. Dark green patina. Baudou’s type XXV B 2b. Length: 13.1 cm. Width: 2 cm across the disc. Weight: 10 g.
Double button (B5962/b), consisting of two round plates connected by a short rod. The top plate is convex and has a border of dots around the edge. There are also two circles on one side of the plate, both faint and worn. Dark green patina. Length: 1.6 cm. Width: 2.7 cm. Weight: 8 g.
Half of a pair of tweezers (B5962/c), broken at the hoop. Straight sides, wider at the edge. Three parallel lines run from the hoop to the edge. These lines were discovered after the fragment was cleaned at the conservation laboratory. Dark green patina. The decoration is similar to Montelius: Minnen 1365. Length: 4.9 cm. Width: 0.5 cm (edge). Weight 2 g.
Razor (B5962/d) (possibly knife). Triangular, broad blade that ends in a short pincer. Part of the leaf is missing. Dark green patina. Length: 7.3 cm. Width: 2.8 cm. Weight: 9 g.
Context:
The objects were found in a burial in Vestbøstad. Røysen was one of a group of four at Kalveidet, excavated in 1905 (De Lange 1905). The dykes were placed in a slightly curved row from NE to SW by the islet, which is flat and cultivated. The Røys were located close to land in outlying areas and in small fields. One of the excavated piles had been disturbed earlier during the removal of stone used to build fences, and metal objects had been found and removed. The items were not delivered to the museum and are presumably lost. No other items were found. The cairn was large, about 25 m across and about 3.5 m high. Two stone chests were found; one was about 2 m long and built of large flat stones. There were no finds, although the size of the coffin suggests that this was an Early Bronze Age burial. The second coffin was found five m from the western edge of the cairn. It was built from six slabs, set on the base of the cairn, and measured 1×0.6 m. The cist contained ashes, large pieces of cremated bones and three bronze objects among the bones: a needle, a razor and a stud. A fourth object, one half of a pair of tweezers, was found outside and close to the coffin. The other half were not located.
Date:
The needle is of a type that usually dates to the Younger Bronze Age period 4 or transition to period 5. The double button is dated to period 4-5. Tweezers and plane have a general date to period 4-6.
