The lost tomb of legendary Viking Ivar the Boneless may have finally been found on the English coast
- Legendary Viking Burial: A large mound in Cumbria, England, may hold the remains of Ivar the Boneless, a 9th-century Viking leader. The site matches descriptions from Icelandic sagas and Anglo-Saxon sources, including its size and coastal location.
- Maritime Artifacts: Early surveys found iron ship rivets, lead weights, and evidence of elite Norse activity, suggesting a ship burial typical for high-ranking Vikings.
- Historical Significance: If confirmed, this would be the first Viking ship burial in the UK, offering new insights into Norse operations along the western Irish Sea coast and shifting focus from eastern England’s Danelaw regions.
A large earthwork on England’s northwest coast may hold the remains of Ivar the Boneless, a 9th-century Viking commander known for leading devastating military campaigns across Anglo-Saxon England. The unexcavated site, situated in Cumbria near the Irish Sea, has become the focus of growing archaeological interest following research that aligns physical features of the landscape with longstanding historical accounts.
The discovery centers on a prominent mound matching the dimensions and placement of high-status Viking burials. It is surrounded by smaller burial mounds and has yielded early indications of maritime and commercial activity consistent with elite Norse presence in the region.
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