Swords of Penda / Children of Loki

Swords of Penda / Children of Loki We are a historical re-enactment, living history and character roleplaying society in North Herts, England.

We focus on the Anglo Saxon period from the end of Rome in Britain 450CE up to the mid 8th with a focus on the reign on Penda in the 7th Century.

21/06/2026

Due to hot weather and it being Father's day, training for today is now off - the next session will be on Sunday 05/07

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21/06/2026

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It was once thought that the Sutton Hoo helmet was made in Scandinavia rather than England. This rare Anglo-Saxon die stamp found by a metal detectorist in Kent has changed that view. Experts believe it was used to create decorative metal foils for high-status military equipment, which would include the Sutton Hoo helmet.

The copper alloy die stamp dates from approximately 550-650 AD. Due to its historical significance, it was recently declared treasure. Dr Andrew Richardson, Finds Liaison Officer for Kent County Council and Kent Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme, said: “This small but remarkable find provides important evidence that helmets like the Sutton Hoo example could have been made in Kent, highlighting the skill and connections of early medieval craftworkers in the county.”

What do the figures on the stamp represent? “These figures, sometimes referred to as ‘weapon dancers’, have often been interpreted as being connected to the cult of Odin/Woden.” —Portable Antiquities Scheme

Photo is by the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme

Combat and archery training at Mill Farm Charlton Village 'SG52AE . Sunday 21st June . If you want to come and have a go...
18/06/2026

Combat and archery training at Mill Farm Charlton Village 'SG52AE . Sunday 21st June . If you want to come and have a go please pm us.

Day 2 of Sandwich Medieval Festival!
14/06/2026

Day 2 of Sandwich Medieval Festival!

Fun at Sandwich Medieval weekend come and see us and much more!
13/06/2026

Fun at Sandwich Medieval weekend come and see us and much more!

See us at Sandwich Medieval Centre this weekend !
12/06/2026

See us at Sandwich Medieval Centre this weekend !

Opening Times Thursday, Friday & Sunday 11am to 4pm Saturday -10am to 4pm Free Entry The Quay Sandwich CT139EN Next Events Friday 1st May from 8:30pm Medieval band Rough Musicke play at the lighting of the Sandwich Beacon on the Quay Green. Saturday 2nd May Sandwich celebrates 800 years of Mayor's.....

Last Saturday King Offa, and members of his retinue, paid a visit to inspect the building works of his new church in Hit...
11/06/2026

Last Saturday King Offa, and members of his retinue, paid a visit to inspect the building works of his new church in Hitchin

Huge thanks to Visit Hitchin and St Mary's Church, Hitchin for being such awesome hosts!!

See us this Saturday in our hometown of Hitchin!
01/06/2026

See us this Saturday in our hometown of Hitchin!

24/05/2026

Rare evidence of Viking Ship Burning ceremony found in Hitchin.....kind of.

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SG52AE

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