Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale — 11oz Accent Coffee Mug

The Mug That Remembers Kingley Vale

The Viking Ghost of Kingley Vale is a premium ceramic 11 oz Coffee Mug which features historical Viking artwork available in Black.

In AD 894, a Viking war party was cornered and destroyed in the valley beneath Bow Hill — crushed by the men of Chichester, Alfred the Great's fyrd. The dead were buried where they fell, beneath the roots of ancient yew trees that still stand today. Their bark weeps red sap in late summer. The folklore says it never stopped.

This 11oz accent mug carries that legend into your morning routine — ghostly shield wall figures moving through a moonlit yew grove, rendered in moody greens and charcoal on a ceramic that feels as solid as the history behind it. The black interior and handle frame the artwork with bold contrast, making each sip feel like a small ritual: warm coffee in hand, old stories unfolding, a quiet thrill at the edge of the day.

For Those Who Prefer a Little Mystery With Their Morning Brew

It lives naturally on desks and bedside tables, turning ordinary moments into atmospheric pauses. A gift for folklore lovers, history readers, and anyone who feels the pull of old, dark places. Pairs perfectly with the Kingley Vale collection apparel for the full shield wall experience.

Product Features

- Microwave-safe ceramic for quick reheats
- Dishwasher-safe glossy finish for easy care
- Available in 11oz
- Black interior and C-shaped handle for striking contrast
- Vibrant, lead- and BPA-free print with crisp colour reproduction

Care Instructions

- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale mug made from?
It is made from high-quality ceramic with a glossy finish, featuring a black interior and handle for bold contrast against the ghostly forest artwork.

Is this mug microwave and dishwasher safe?
Yes — the mug is both microwave-safe for quick reheats and dishwasher-safe for easy everyday care.

Is the print on the mug lead and BPA free?
Yes — the print uses vibrant, lead- and BPA-free inks with crisp colour reproduction that is built to last.

EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Warnings, Hazard: Blank product sourced from China

Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap

The Legend Behind the Design

This mug is inspired by the haunting folklore of Kingley Vale — an ancient yew forest in the South Downs where Viking warriors are said to walk still, over eleven centuries after their defeat at the hands of Alfred the Great's fyrd in AD 894.

Read the full story: Echoes of the Slain — The Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale →

Browse the complete collection: Kingley Vale — Viking Ghost Forest Collection.

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