‘As the Falcon Her Bells’ at Sutton Hoo? Falconry in Early Anglo-Saxon England

摘要: As the ox hath his bow, sir, horse curb, and falcon her bells, so man desires.Shakespeare, You Like It, Act 3, Scene 3This article re-examines earliest evidence for falconry in England, comprising faunal remains of raptors their quarry, Style II animal art which shows a preponderance predatory birds including hawk-with-prey motifs, small copper-alloy bells may have functioned as equipment. I consider these strands within broader European context contemporary ‘falconry graves’ found Scandinavia Central Europe, legal codes treating crimes against hawking dogs on Continent. argue that persuasive case can be made early Anglo-Saxon been introduced from to region East Anglia around late sixth seventh century, played an important social role this emerging kingdom.