{"product_id":"viking-warriors-matte-framed-canvas-viking-ghosts-of-kingley-vale","title":"Viking Warriors Matte Framed Canvas — \"Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Grove That Never Forgot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viking ghosts of Kingley Vale is a premium matte framed canvas featuring historical Viking artwork available in four frame finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Statement Piece for Those Who Feel the Pull of Old Places\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Premium matte coating with UL Greenguard Gold inks for low-emission, high-fidelity prints\u003cbr\u003e- Cotton-polyester composite canvas with proprietary coating for vivid, lasting colour\u003cbr\u003e- Stretched on sustainably sourced radial pine frame with sawtooth hanging hardware\u003cbr\u003e- Printed with non-toxic latex inks; multiple frame colour options available\u003cbr\u003e- Available in horizontal format; 12\" x 9\" with 1.25\" canvas depth and 1.75\" frame depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- If the canvas gathers dust, wipe gently with a clean, damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"size-guide\" style=\"min-width: 360px; width: 100.046%; height: 105px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; width: 41.7114%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; padding: 10px; height: 21px; text-align: center;\"\u003e12\" x 9\" (Horizontal)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237);\"\u003eCanvas width, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237);\"\u003e12.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237);\"\u003eCanvas height, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237);\"\u003e9.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237);\"\u003eCanvas depth, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237);\"\u003e1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237);\"\u003eFrame depth, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: rgb(82, 82, 82); font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237);\"\u003e1.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat materials are used for the Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale canvas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork uses a premium cotton-polyester composite canvas stretched over a sustainably sourced radial pine frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the printing ink safe and eco-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it is printed with non-toxic latex inks and coated with a premium UL Greenguard Gold certified low-emission coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you clean this Viking warriors canvas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can safely clean any dust buildup by wiping the surface gently with a clean, damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Legend Behind the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matte framed canvas is inspired by the haunting folklore of \u003cstrong\u003eKingley Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cstrong\u003eRead the full story behind the design: Echoes of the Slain — The Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kingley-vale\" title=\"Kingley Vale — Viking Ghost Forest Collection | The Shield Wall\"\u003eKingley Vale Collection\u003c\/a\u003e — exclusively available at The Shield Wall.\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":"12\" x 9\" (Horizontal) \/ Black \/ 1.25\"","offer_id":60074458579278,"sku":"19265602664957551359","price":45.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 9\" (Horizontal) \/ Espresso \/ 1.25\"","offer_id":60074458612046,"sku":"16267959144573249425","price":45.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 9\" (Horizontal) \/ White \/ 1.25\"","offer_id":60074458644814,"sku":"22071985831720883359","price":45.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 9\" (Horizontal) \/ Natural \/ 1.25\"","offer_id":60074458677582,"sku":"29723899810859187444","price":45.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/0532\/5390\/files\/9566762070304674671_2048.jpg?v=1783521914","url":"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/products\/viking-warriors-matte-framed-canvas-viking-ghosts-of-kingley-vale","provider":"The Shield Wall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}