British archaeologists have announced the discovery of a Viking boat burial site in a remote part of the Scottish Highlands.

The five-meter long grave was found in the Ardnamurchan peninsula. It contained the remains of the Viking as well as his wooden boat, some weapons and other artifacts. Among the finds were a sword, axe, knife, a whetstone to sharpen tools, parts of a shield, a bronze pin, Viking pottery and dozens of metal rivets that were used to hold the boat together.

Based on the weaponry found at the site, archeologists from the universities of Manchester and Leicester theorize that the Viking they discovered was an important person in his day. The grave is believed to be around 1,000 years old, probably from the 10th century AD.

The team of archaeologists had been excavating in Scotland hoping to learn more about the social changes in the area through the examination of burial practices. Project co-director Hannah Cobb said the discovery “exceeded expectations.”