The earliest written records of English are inscriptions on hard material made in a special alphabet known as the RUNES

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The earliest written records of English are inscriptions on hard material made

The earliest written records of English are inscriptions on hard material made
in a special alphabet known as the RUNES

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[θ] and [ð] was called “thorn” and could stand for OE þorn

[θ] and [ð] was called “thorn” and could stand for OE þorn (NE thorn)
(NE thorn)

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Stood for [w] and [f] were called wynn ‘joy’ and feoh ‘cattle’

Stood for [w] and [f] were called wynn ‘joy’ and feoh ‘cattle’ (NE fee)
(NE fee)

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In some inscriptions the runes were found arranged in a fixed order

In some inscriptions the runes were found arranged in a fixed order
making a sort of alphabet. After the first six letters this alphabet is called futhark

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The two best known runic
inscriptions in England are
the earliest extant

The two best known runic inscriptions in England are the earliest extant OE written records
OE written records

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The Casket is a small box
made of whale bone

Augustus
Wollaston
Franks

The Casket is a small box made of whale bone Augustus Wollaston Franks

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The Ruthwell Cross is a 15ft tall stone cross inscribed and ornamented

The Ruthwell Cross is a 15ft tall stone cross inscribed and ornamented on all sides
on all sides

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The Franks Casket
was discovered in the early
ages of … century???

The Franks Casket was discovered in the early ages of … century???

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Who is A.W.Franks?

Who is A.W.Franks?

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The origin of the word ‘rune’

The origin of the word ‘rune’
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