Fragment / thread

Description

Fragments of gold threads found in a grave in the choir of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney, probably 13th century

Museum reference

H.KJ 126

Object name

Fragment / thread

Date

13th century

Materials

Gold

Associations

St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, Northern Europe

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