North Petherton.
The Alfred Jewel is one of the most celebrated objects surviving from Anglo-Saxon England. Inscribed +ÆFLRED MEC HEHT GEWYRCAN (‘Alfred ordered me to be made’), it was found in 1693 at North Petherton, a few miles from King Alfred’s fortress and monastery at Athelney, in Somerset.
How old is the Alfred Jewel?
The Alfred Jewel, which is believed to be more than 1,000 years old, was found in the county in 1693. It is owned by Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum, but is being loaned to the Museum of Somerset in Taunton.
Why was the Alfred Jewel made?
Both jewels are on display in the ‘England 400-1600’ gallery on the second floor. Replicas of the Alfred Jewel were made around 1901, in celebration of the millenary of King Alfred’s death.
Where is King Alfred’s crown?
The Alfred Jewel
His crown, which unfortunately no longer survives, is listed in an inventory of jewels melted down by Oliver Cromwell at the establishment of the Protectorate, it is described as being studded with emeralds.
What is King Alfred’s crown made of?
gold wire
An early description of the crown is “King Alfred’s Crown of gold wire-work set with slight stones and two little bells”, weighing 79.5 ounces (2.25 kg) and valued at £248 in total.
Why is the Alfred Jewel important?
The Alfred Jewel is a masterpiece of goldsmith’s work formed around a tear-shaped slice of rock crystal. Its inscription: AELFRED MEC HEHT GEWYRCAN – ‘Alfred ordered me to be made’ – connects the jewel with King Alfred the Great (r. 871–899) making it among the most significant of royal relics.
How much is the Alfred Jewel worth Valhalla?
61 silver
Aelfred’s Jewel is an extant historic piece of art that despite being accurately in dialogue is depicted as just a large ruby in the menu. If Eivor decides to keep it and sell it later, it is only valued at 61 silver.
Why is Alfred the only great?
It is for his valiant defence of his kingdom against a stronger enemy, for securing peace with the Vikings and for his farsighted reforms in the reconstruction of Wessex and beyond, that Alfred – alone of all the English kings and queens – is known as ‘the Great’.
Why is it called a jewel?
The word jewellery itself is derived from the word jewel, which was anglicised from the Old French “jouel”, and beyond that, to the Latin word “jocale”, meaning plaything.
The English Navy was initially established by Henry VIII in 1546 but Alfred is often credited with having had the vision to equip ships to protect his Kingdom of Wessex, predominantly to stop attacks by Viking (or, more particularly, ‘Danish’) raiders. Even then, he was not the first to do so.
What is the oldest crown in England?
The Crown of Princess Blanche, also called the Palatine Crown or Bohemian Crown, is the oldest surviving royal crown known to have been in England, and probably dates to 1370–80.
Are there descendants of Alfred the Great?
Alfred the GreatDescendants
The current queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, is the 32nd great-granddaughter of King Alfred the Great, so I want to give you all a little bit of background on him. He was the first effective King of England, all the way back in 871.
What happens to the Crown Jewels now?
The Crown Jewels have been stored and displayed at the Tower of London since 1661, continuing a long tradition of storing precious objects here.
What is the most expensive crown jewel?
The Cullinan I alone is worth an estimated $400 million. Considering the value of the gemstones, the sceptre is likely worth several million dollars more.
How much is the crown of England worth?
“Calling it priceless is sensible, but you can just add as many zeros as there are diamonds in the collection,” he said of the crown. Meanwhile, other experts are happy to give it a rough estimation, alleging it could be worth anywhere between $3.4 to $5.7 billion.
When was the Alfred Jewel found?
1693
The Alfred Jewel is one of the most celebrated objects surviving from Anglo-Saxon England. Inscribed +ÆFLRED MEC HEHT GEWYRCAN (‘Alfred ordered me to be made’), it was found in 1693 at North Petherton, a few miles from King Alfred’s fortress and monastery at Athelney, in Somerset.
What is an interesting fact about Alfred?
One of Alfred’s most well-known traits was his piety. Throughout his life, Alfred was highly devoted to defending the Church, and he would offer pardons to pagan invaders if they converted to Christianity. At the age of four, he visited the pope in Rome and claims, was blessed with the right to rule.
What is Alfred’s greatest achievement?
His most important achievement was to prevent an island-wide invasion from the Danes and establish a united Anglo-Saxon culture. Alfred’s father was King Aethelwulf, which translates from Old English as “Noble Wolf”, King of the West Saxons.
What happens if you keep Alfreds jewel?
Give the jewel to Cedric
Even if you choose “Here, take it”, he will still pay you 40 silver. The world event ends here.
What do I do with Alfred’s jewel?
Speak to the man in here and pay him 230 silver or select the charisma level 4 dialogue option to get the jewel. Once you have the jewel, return to Cedric to complete this world event.