{"product_id":"kingley-vale-yew-tree-sweatshirt-viking-ghosts","title":"Kingley Vale — Yew Tree Crewneck Sweatshirt | Heritage Clothing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKingley Vale — The Dead Still Stand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are places in Britain where the past doesn't stay buried. Kingley Vale is one of them — a grove of ancient yews so old that some were already centuries deep when the Vikings came. The warriors who fell here never truly left. Legend says the great yews rose from their burial mounds, roots drinking from the blood of the slain, branches reaching toward a sky they once fought beneath. This crewneck captures that moment of stillness before the memory fades: a circle of ghostly figures standing shoulder to shoulder, shield to shield, a wall of the dead holding the line across a thousand years. The muted greens and greys of the moonlit forest sit naturally on black fleece, and the relaxed midweight construction makes this as comfortable on a cold morning walk as it is around a fire at dusk.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/echoes-of-the-slain-the-viking-ghosts-of-kingley-vale\" title=\"Echoes of the Slain: The Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale — The Shield Wall Blog\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex adult fit — true to size across S–2XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGildan 18000 — 50\/50 cotton-poly blend, 8.0 oz\/yd² for warmth and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubular knit construction — no side seams for cleaner drape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed collar, cuffs, and hem with double-needle stitching throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEKO-TEX® certified dyes with tear-away label for comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eXL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e2XL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eWidth, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e20.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e22.01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e24.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e26.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e28.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eLength, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e27.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e28.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e29.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e30.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e31.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eSleeve length (from centre back), in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e33.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e34.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e35.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e36.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e37.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eSize tolerance, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine wash cold (max 30°C \/ 90°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-chlorine bleach as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTumble dry low heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not dry clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this unisex?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — unisex adult fit, true to size across S–2XL. Fits men and women as a standard relaxed crewneck. If you prefer a more fitted look, size down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour is available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrently available in Black only — the dark base is integral to the moonlit forest aesthetic of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Kingley Vale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKingley Vale is an ancient yew forest in the South Downs, West Sussex — one of the oldest and most atmospheric natural sites in Britain. Local legend holds that the great yews grew from the burial mounds of Viking warriors slain there in AD 894, their roots drinking from the blood of the fallen. The forest has been considered a haunted place for centuries. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/echoes-of-the-slain-the-viking-ghosts-of-kingley-vale\" title=\"Echoes of the Slain: The Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale — The Shield Wall Blog\"\u003eRead the story behind the design: Echoes of the Slain — The Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the design show?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA ghostly procession of Viking warriors — shield to shield, shoulder to shoulder — standing in the moonlit yew grove. The muted greens and greys sit naturally on black fleece, evoking the stillness of a forest that has held its dead for over a thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this available as a t-shirt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the same design is available as the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/products\/kingley-vale-yew-tree-t-shirt-viking-ghosts\" title=\"Kingley Vale Yew Tree T-Shirt | Viking Ghosts of the Ancient Forest | The Shield Wall\"\u003eKingley Vale — Yew Tree T-Shirt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gildan 5000, 100% cotton, S–5XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — a considered gift for history enthusiasts, folklore readers, fans of dark and atmospheric heritage design, or anyone drawn to the quiet power of ancient places. Explore the full \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kingley-vale\" title=\"Kingley Vale — Viking Ghost Forest Collection | The Shield Wall\"\u003eKingley Vale Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — exclusively at The Shield Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in Nicaragua using OEKO-TEX® certified, ethically grown US cotton. Printed to order and fulfilled via local print partners for efficient UK and EU delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU representative\u003c\/strong\u003e: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gildan 18000, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999\/44\/EC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings \/ Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e: For adults only. Made in Nicaragua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made in Nicaragua\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine wash cold (max 30°C), non-chlorine bleach as needed, tumble dry low, do not dry clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Shield — Join The Fyrd — Claim Your Heritage!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Black","offer_id":60036022567246,"sku":"27212856874829368814","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Black","offer_id":60036022600014,"sku":"18247822447834496717","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Black","offer_id":60036022632782,"sku":"22286064058399223713","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Black","offer_id":60036022665550,"sku":"84262970276910355772","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Black","offer_id":60036022698318,"sku":"23436139797828330563","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/0532\/5390\/files\/17236556926434581603_2048.jpg?v=1783078771","url":"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/products\/kingley-vale-yew-tree-sweatshirt-viking-ghosts","provider":"The Shield Wall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}