Surveys the jewellery worn by women in Scandinavian-settled areas of England in the Viking period. Describes and illustrates these dress fittings, many of which have only recently been found. Reveals the extent and nature of female participation in the Viking expansion, which is traditionally viewed as a largely masculine affair. the field of Viking studies will be invigorated by this new study, containing material and interpretations which will be a benchmark for discussions for years to come.