Further Thoughts on E18 Saltfleetby

Jesch, Judith

Abstract

The article reconsiders some of the runological, linguistic and cultural aspects of the 2010 find in Lincolnshire, England, of a lead spindle whorl inscribed with Scandinavian runes. In particular, the discussion leads to the conclusion that the inscription, which appears to mention the god-names Óðinn and Heimdallr, may be somewhat later than previously thought (late eleventh or even twelfth century) and that it does not necessarily provide evidence for heathen beliefs in Lincolnshire at the time.

Citation

Jesch, J. (2020). Further Thoughts on E18 Saltfleetby. Futhark: International Journal of Runic Studies, 9-10, 201-213. https://doi.org/10.33063/diva-401054

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 26, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Jan 16, 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Deposit Date: Jan 21, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 22, 2020
• Journal: Futhark: International Journal of Runic Studies
• Electronic ISSN: 1892-0950
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 9-10
• Pages: 201-213
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.33063/diva-401054
• Keywords: Lead spindle whorl, Scandinavian runes, Lincolnshire, Old Norse god-names
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3753175
• Publisher URL: http://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1385969&dswid=1539