Archaeologists unearth Viking boat burial — UK archaeologists have discovered a Viking boat burial at Ardnamurchan in the Scottish Highlands. Archaeologists unearth Viking boat burial — The grave -- the first fully intact burial on the British mainland -- is thought to have belonged to a Viking of high status. Archaeologists unearth Viking boat burial — The man was buried with his shield and an ax, and his sword -- seen here in an x-ray image. Archaeologists unearth Viking boat burial — The team also found hundreds of metal rivets, which are thought to have held the Viking's ship together. Archaeologists unearth Viking boat burial — Experts say the sword's hilt was ornately decorated. Archaeologists unearth Viking boat burial — A bronze ring pin, believed to have come from Ireland, was also found in the grave, alongside a whetstone from Norway, and pieces of Viking pottery. Prev Next
