The Armours of Wisby, Gotland

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In 2005 Goran Hoas documented and reproduced exating copies of the armours found in grave pits left
after the battle of Wisby in 1361.

After many years, his website suddenly disappeared with no explanation in July of 2016.

Not wanting to let this precious resource disappear forever, I have painstakingly reassembled the
information and pictures originally presented on that site.

All credit goes to Goran Hoas.

- James Fisher May 14, 2018

Welcome to the Hoas family and Hoas Hantverk HB. We live on a Gotlandic farm, grow organic
vegetables and produce arts and crafts. The changing of the seasons makes life here varied and
interesting. We grow vegetables mainly because we love eating healthy and tasty food ourselves. Our
art handicraft products are inspired by the scenery and rich history of Gotland. Using our hands to
create things is a need and a joy for us.

Margareta, Göran, Elin, Einar, Agnes

Suits of armour replicas

Over the years, Margareta and Göran have acquired a thorough knowledge of medieval armour.
Theoretical studies as well as practical experience have made them virtual experts on the kinds of
armour found in the mass graves left after Gotland’s struggle against the Danish King Valdemar
Atterdag in 1361. These are the only 14-century suits of armour preserved that we know have been
used in battle, and as such they are unique.

By order of Länsmuseet on Gotland Margareta and Göran Hoas have made replicas of the 25 Wisby
plates that were discovered in the mass graves. These replicas are on display as part of the exhibition
“Kalla spår” at Länsmuseet in Visby.