Viking Warriors Matte Framed Canvas — "Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale"
12" x 9" (Horizontal) / Black / 1.25"
£45.48
Skip to product information
Viking Warriors Matte Framed Canvas — "Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale"
£45.48
The Grove That Never Forgot
The Viking ghosts of Kingley Vale is a premium matte framed canvas featuring historical Viking artwork available in four frame finishes.
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 matte framed canvas captures that landscape and that legend — horned figures moving like memories through a moon-lit grove, rendered in muted greens and charcoal that favour atmosphere over flash. The heavy pine frame and textured matte surface give the scene depth and a tactile calm. An artwork that rewards quiet light and slow looking.
A Statement Piece for Those Who Feel the Pull of Old Places
It settles naturally in a study, game room, or beside a reading chair — inviting long, immersive stares and the small thrill of discovering a story within the brushstrokes. Four frame colours available: Black, Espresso, White, and Natural, each bringing a different mood to the same haunting scene.
Product Features
- Premium matte coating with UL Greenguard Gold inks for low-emission, high-fidelity prints
- Cotton-polyester composite canvas with proprietary coating for vivid, lasting colour
- Stretched on sustainably sourced radial pine frame with sawtooth hanging hardware
- Printed with non-toxic latex inks; multiple frame colour options available
- Available in horizontal format; 12" x 9" with 1.25" canvas depth and 1.75" frame depth
Care Instructions
- If the canvas gathers dust, wipe gently with a clean, damp cloth.
| 12" x 9" (Horizontal) | |
|---|---|
| Canvas width, in | 12.00 |
| Canvas height, in | 9.00 |
| Canvas depth, in | 1.25 |
| Frame depth, in | 1.75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are used for the Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale canvas?
The artwork uses a premium cotton-polyester composite canvas stretched over a sustainably sourced radial pine frame.
Is the printing ink safe and eco-friendly?
Yes — it is printed with non-toxic latex inks and coated with a premium UL Greenguard Gold certified low-emission coating.
How do you clean this Viking warriors canvas?
You can safely clean any dust buildup by wiping the surface gently with a clean, damp cloth.
The Legend Behind the Design
This matte framed canvas 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 behind the design: Echoes of the Slain — The Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale →
Explore the full Kingley Vale Collection — exclusively available at The Shield Wall.
Shop The Shield - Join The Fyrd - Claim Your Heritage!