The Lewis chessmen (Scottish Gaelic: Fir-thàilisg Leòdhais [fiɾʲˈhaːlɪʃkʲ loː.ɪʃ]) or Uig chessmen, named after the island or the bay where they were found, [1] are a group of distinctive 12th …

In 2001, the Lewis chess pieces reached new audiences with the release of the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Sorcerer’s Stone in the American release). …

Mar 16, 2021 · As it turns out, medieval Europe was ahead of the game by about eight hundred years with what later became the world’s most famous chess pieces, the Lewis Chessmen. …

The Lewis Chessmen discovered on the Isle of Lewis were shown in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1831 for the first time. Handcrafted from walrus tusks and whale teeth in the 12th century, these …

The Lewis Chessmen, or Uig Chessmen, [1] are 78 12th-century chess pieces, most of which are carved in walrus ivory. The hoard was discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer …

Jan 24, 2019 · These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island. A rook chess piece portraying a Viking berserker chewing his shield. Nachosan/cc by …

The Lewis Chessmen (or Uig Chessmen if you are from the West Side of the island) are among the best loved archaeological treasures in Britain. Copies have long been popular among …

May 26, 2024 · The Lewis Chessmen, a remarkable collection of 93 chess pieces dating back to the 12th century, have captivated the imagination of historians, archaeologists, and the public …

Dec 9, 2024 · Among the oldest and most famous chess pieces in the world, are the Lewis Chessmen. These unique artifacts, dating to around A.D. 1150-1200, were discovered on the …

Mar 14, 2025 · Display of Lewis Chessmen in London. Photo: David Nikel. Although they were made famous through their connection to the British Museum and pop culture — including an …