Cronk Mooar Viking Burial Cloak Fragments
Date made: Viking
Description: Fragments of the cloak that the Viking of Cronk Mooar was buried with have survived.
They show a garment that was relatively light, but which would have been incredibly warm. It was made from thick, local wool – probably Loaghtan – tightly woven but with loops of wool through the weave to give a shaggy appearance. A small area shows evidence of darning with a needle, whch might be a contemporary repair.
The Viking may have been buried wearing the cloak or it may have been laid over the body or used as a shroud.
Measurements: average 7mm x 3mm
Materials: Textile & Wool
Date found: October 1945
Object name: Textile
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 1966-0374/11