‘Extraordinary’ Viking combs reveal Ipswich’s medieval importance

By Katy Prickett An unearthed collection of Viking combs is “extraordinary and unique in the UK”, according to archaeologists. The antler and bone finds were discovered in Ipswich, Suffolk, during 40 excavations over the course of 20 years. Authors Ian Riddler and Nicola Trzaska-Nartowski said they included “an extraordinary sequence of Viking combs unmatched elsewhereContinue reading “‘Extraordinary’ Viking combs reveal Ipswich’s medieval importance”