Hunterston Brooch - Page 2
This part of the hoop bears an inscription inscribed in 10th century Scandinavian runes which translates as 'Melbrigda owns this brooch.
The inscription shows that the brooch was valued for generations after its manufacture. It is often taken to indicate that the brooch fell into the hands of the Vikings, perhaps around 1000. However, the name 'Melbrigda' is that of an Irishman.
The inscription shows that the brooch was valued for generations after its manufacture. It is often taken to indicate that the brooch fell into the hands of the Vikings, perhaps around 1000. However, the name 'Melbrigda' is that of an Irishman.
