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Human skull with sword or axe cuts on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Skull with injuries from a sword or axe, disvoered in the Fishamble Street excavations in Dublin. Viking Age. E172:7543
Iron axehead from Winetavern St. on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Iron axe head from the Winetavern Street excavations in Dublin. Viking Age. E81:2428
Iron axehead from Fishamble St. on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Iron axehead from the Fishamble Street excavations. Viking Age. The axe is a distinctively Norse weapon of warfare. E 172:2421
Photo of the Sea Stallion docked in Dublin 2007
The Sea Stallion docked in Dublin on its first voyage in 2007. Photo taken by Rebecca Boyd. For more information on the Sea Stallion, see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/
Ship St. Gate, Dublin Castle
View from inside the Ship St. gate in Dublin Castle, looking south towards Ship St. Barracks and the site of the church of St. Michael-le-Pole
Photo of the Black Pool, Dublin Castle
View to the Coach House from the Black Pool, Dublin Castle. The Black Pool is the site of the 9th century longphort in Dublin.
"Viking" promotion seen in Temple Bar, Dublin
A promoter in Viking dress (with horned helmet) directing customers to Leo Burdock fish and chips in Temple Bar. The restaurant appears to be capitalising on the Viking heritage of Dublin.
Viking Snowglobe
A Viking longship snowglobe in the Dublinia gift shop.
Viking Post-Visit Classroom Learning Sheet from Dublinia (Primary Education)
An activity sheet for primary school students intended to follow up a visit to Dublinia: Experience Viking and Medieval Dublin. The activity sheet can be freely downloaded…
Viking Pre-Visit Classroom Learning Sheet from Dublinia (Primary Education)
An activity sheet for primary school students teaching about the vikings and preparing the class for a visit to Dublinia: Experience Viking and Medieval Dublin. The activity sheet can be freely downloaded at…
Exhibition on the Norse Gods and Religion in Dublinia
A photograph of an installation on the Norse gods and goddesses and pagan worship in Dublinia, one of many in the Viking section of the center. For more information, and to plan your visit, see http://www.dublinia.ie/
Human Skull and Slave Collar in the National Museum of Ireland
A human skull that has suffered sword or axe cuts, and an iron slave collar. Both were found in Dublin.
A Chair or Bench End in the National Museum of Ireland
A carved wooden bench or chair end.
Saw Blades and a Draw-Knife Blade in the National Museum of Ireland
Two iron saw blades (13-14) and an Iron draw-knife blade (15).
Iron Tools in the National Museum of Ireland
A chisel, a punch and two iron files are evidence of everyday activities in Dublin in the Viking Age. These were all found in Fishamble Street.
Axe Heads in the National Museum of Ireland
Viking axe heads from Fishamble Street in Dublin.
Decorated Bone Cylinder in the National Museum of Ireland
A decorated bone cylinder from Christchurch Place in Dublin
Whalebone Bats and Pin in the National Museum of Ireland
These two whalebone bats were found in the High Street, Dublin, while the pin was found on Fishamble Street.
Carved Bone Pieces in the National Museum of Ireland
These carved bone pieces were found in Winetavern Street and Fishamble Street, Dublin.
Viking Beads in the National Museum of Ireland
These photographs show a selection of beads on display in the museum in Dublin.