This image is FREE to use in all media – Picture shows Fiona Hyslop (Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs) viewing a tenth-century belt buckle which was discovered on an archaeological dig at Auldhame (East Lothian). The belt was found with a skeleton which may be that of Olaf Guthfrithsson – an Irish Viking who was the King of Dublin and Northumbria from 934 to 941 – or a member of his entourage. The remains – which were excavated by AOC Archaeology Group in 2005 – are those of a young adult male who was buried with a number of items indicating his high rank. The belt is similar to others from Viking Age Ireland. Olaf Guthfrithsson sacked Auldhame and nearby Tyninghame shortly before his death in 941 and the proximity of the burial to the site of the conflict along with the high-status items found with the body – coupled with the age of the skeleton – has led archaeologists and historians to speculate that it may be that of the young Irish king or one of his followers – further information is available from Alice Wyllie (Media & PR Officer – Historic Scotland) on 0131 668 8603 or 07920 768 096 or at [email protected] and www.historic-scotland.gov.uk – picture by Donald MacLeod – 29.05.14 – 07702 319 738 – [email protected] – www.donald-macleod.com
This image is FREE to use in all media – Picture shows Fiona Hyslop (Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs) viewing a tenth-century belt buckle which was discovered on an archaeological dig at Auldhame (East Lothian). The belt was found with a skeleton which may be that of Olaf Guthfrithsson – an Irish Viking who was the King of Dublin and Northumbria from 934 to 941 – or a member of his entourage. The remains – which were excavated by AOC Archaeology Group in 2005 – are those of a young adult male who was buried with a number of items indicating his high rank. The belt is similar to others from Viking Age Ireland. Olaf Guthfrithsson sacked Auldhame and nearby Tyninghame shortly before his death in 941 and the proximity of the burial to the site of the conflict along with the high-status items found with the body – coupled with the age of the skeleton – has led archaeologists and historians to speculate that it may be that of the young Irish king or one of his followers – further information is available from Alice Wyllie (Media & PR Officer – Historic Scotland) on 0131 668 8603 or 07920 768 096 or at [email protected] and www.historic-scotland.gov.uk – picture by Donald MacLeod – 29.05.14 – 07702 319 738 – [email protected] – www.donald-macleod.com
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