Found on Lewis in 1831, the Lewis chess pieces are probably the most well-known archaeological find from Scotland.

Welcome to the world of the Lewis chess pieces! Discover all there is to know about these mysterious figures in this interactive resource.

The Lewis chess pieces live in the National Museum of Scotland. Colour them in or cut out and make your own chess piece here.

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