Viking ship burial found at Ardnamurchan in the Scottish Highlands . Experts believe Viking of high status was laid to rest inside boat , with belongings around him . Ornate sword , shield , spear and axe found alongside body in five - meter - long grave . Recently hailed as ` ` one of the most important Norse graves in Europe ''
Viking boat burial found at Ardnamurchan in the Scottish Highlands . Experts say Viking of high status was laid to rest inside boat , with belongings around him . Ornate sword , shield , spear and pin found alongside body in five-meter-long grave . Discovery hailed as `` one of the most important Norse graves in Britain ''