Database
Our database is free to use for all history and archaeology enthusiasts. If you use our database, please do not forget to cite correctly:
Mägi, Marika; Palm, Piia Sandra. Archaeological Artefacts of Saaremaa. Foundation Osiliana / Tallinn University. Accessed: date.
The Osiliana Archaeological Database presents artefacts from Saaremaa and the surrounding small islands.
The database contains mainly Iron Age and Medieval finds that can be classified.
Undated metal or other pieces were generally excluded from the database.
Ceramics are represented by isolated examples.
The database is a work in progress and is constantly being updated.
Valjala hillfort
Nail/rivet. Found from the well, where it was attached to a piece of wood.
Valjala hillfort
Nail/rivet, Found from the well, where it was attached to a piece of wood.
Länga
Spur, iron. The spur is broken and heavily rusted, but it is probably the type with the spiked disc.
Spur, iron. The type with the spiked disc. The preserved shape of the spur suggests that it dates to 1300-1340 AD (Ellis 2004, 137-138).
Literature:
Ellis, M. A. 2004. Spurs and spur-fittings. – The Medieval Horse and its Equipment c. 1150-c. 1450). Ed. By J. Clark, J. Boydell Press.
