 The fact that the bodies have not been buried but were found lying where they fell has created unique archaeological source material and a snapshot of Migration period violence.The rich artefact assemblage from the excavations and surveys includes everyday items such as pottery and tools, as well as more exclusive and prestigious goods such as silver and gold decorations, imported Roman glass and two Roman gold "solidi" coins.The excavations at Sandby borg was started at a very small scale, in the first years financed by Kalmar County Museum in collaboration with the local authorities.