Viking Age

The Viking Age Compendium is an online research resource focused on the material culture of Viking Age Britain. Created and maintained by Gavin Archer and Louise Archer, it documents objects, clothing, and practices associated with people who lived in or may have visited Britain between AD 800 and 1100. The site presents its articles as ongoing research and invites readers to share corrections or missing information.

Its organized reference sections cover finds from Britain, wargear, clothing, jewellery, household items, burials, hoards and settlements, art and manuscripts, literature, museums, and bibliography. Articles explore subjects such as seaxes, tunics, gloves and mittens, banners, shield designs, picture stones, fishing, and archaeological discoveries. The Compendium also provides links to external research resources and useful websites, alongside documents such as a guide to recreating historical clothing, jewellery, and wargear. Designed for researchers, history enthusiasts, and reenactors, it brings together information about the evidence and interpretation of Viking Age Britain in an accessible reference format.