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Bronze plaques around Wood Quay, indicating the site of Viking and medieval finds
There are several bronze plaques around the Wood Quay area (the centre of Viking Dublin) which indicate where artefacts were discovered in the city. Some of these artefacts can be viewed in the National Museum. Erected by Dublin City Council.
Can you help us identify this Statue / Sculpture in Ísafjörður, Iceland?
Sculpture in front of a house in Ísafjörður, which may be a representation of a high-seat pillar. Any information gratefully received!
Can you help us to identify these performers in Viking dress in Kalundborg, Denmark?
Two musicians playing as part of Kalundborg's Harbour Festival in the Kongens Togt series of events in Summer 2016 to commemorate Cnut's conquest of England.
Canmore - Scottish Heritage Database
Canmore is a database of heritage sites in Scotland that is compiled and maintained by Historic Environment Scotland. This link is a search for all Norse sites.
Children's Activity Sheet on Vikings in Orkney
An activity sheet for primary school children on the topic of Viking and Norse culture in Orkney, produced by PhD Researcher Nela Scholma-Mason for the Orkney Viking Heritage Project
Children's Games at Ribe VikingCenter
Children of volunteer re-enactors at Ribe VikingCenter engaged in traditional games. Many items interpreted as toys and games have been recovered from Viking sites. For more information on some of these reconstructed games, see the Hurstwic webpage…
Coat of Arms of Torsås kommun in Sweden
The coat of arms of Torsås kommun in Kalmar län, Sweden is a red Thor's hammer on a yellow background. The name of the Municipality means 'Thor's ridge'. Thor is a common element in placenames across the Norse world.
Coin from the The Irish National Heritage Park in Wexford showing a Viking ship
Souvenir coin from the Heritage Park featuring a Viking ship. The Heritage park itself features several reconstructed Viking houses.
Concrete mural on the Dublin Centre, Temple Bar
A mural in concrete on the Viking Centre, Essex Street, in the Temple Bar area of Dublin, depicting a Viking ship. The Centre was completed in 1997, and the mural was commissioned from artist by artist Grace Weir. It is a nod to the Viking heritage…
Danish Passport featuring the Jelling Stone on Display at Knogernes Jelling
The danish passport features a representation of the Christ figure from Side C of the ninth-century Runestone of Harald Bluetooth, also on permanent display in situ at Jelling. The runic inscription on this side of the stone reads (in translation)…
Danish souvenir magnet featuring a horned helmet
A souvenir from Copenhagen drawing on the misconception of horned helmets as a recognisable symbol of Denmark
Dansk Mjød Logo
Dansk Mjød is a brewer in Billund, Denmark that produces mead and mead-based products including beer, mustard and bitters.
Dansk Viking Bitters with Mead
A 30% Danish bitter based on mead and produced by Dansk Mjød
De Viking Lunchbar, Nijmegen
Viking branded cafe / restaurant in Nijmegen with a sketch of a horned helmet and mustache as its logo.
Dechen Forestry Crew with Viking Safety Wear
From Contributor: "This is a great group of people I have the privilege of working with this summer, they are from the Tsilhqot’in Nation in western B.C. Canada, and although First Nation / Viking contact may be limited to brand logos on safety…
Depiction of Harald Fairhair (Haraldr Hárfagri) on the Zetland Window in Lerwick Town Hall
Harald Fairhair (Haraldr Hárfagri / Harald Hårfagre), who rained in Norway c. 872 to 930, and conquered Shetland around c. 870. More information at http://www.shetland.gov.uk/lerwick-town-hall/Zetland-Window.asp
Depiction of the Founding of St Magnus Cathedral on the Thoms Window in Lerwick Town Hall
Detail of the Founding of St Magnus Cathedral by William the Old, on the Thoms Window in Lerwick Town Hall, Shetland.
Depiction of the investiture of Earl Sigurd on the Zetland Window in Lerwick Town Hall
Rognvaldr, Earl of Møre and of Orkney, is said to have gifted Shetland (the Earldom of which he was offered by Harald fairhair) to his brother, Sigurd Eysteinsson (Sigurd the Mighty), who ruled c. 875–892. He is depicted here being invested with…
Detail from the Rose Window in Lerwick Town Hall, Depicting the Lerwick Coat of Arms
The Rose Window features a version of the coat of arms of Lerwick, with several elements of Norse heritage incorporated: the Viking ship with dragon prows, the battle-axe and the raven (the latter associated with Odin and an important symbol in Norse…
Dublinia - Experience Viking and Medieval Dublin
Dublinia is a not-for-profit heritage centre based at the crossroads of the medieval city at Christchurch, Dublin. It promotes learning about Viking and medieval Dublin both through the exhibitions in the centre itself and as part of an online…