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The Gokstad Ship
The Gokstad ship was found in a burial mound at Gokstad in Vestfold, Norway. The ship dates to c. 890 AD and the burial probably took place c. 900 AD. A single male skeleton was found with the ship, but the site had been plundered before excavation…
Gokstad Burial Chamber
This burial chamber was constructed towards the stern of the Gokstad ship. A tall man in his 40s or 50s was buried in it. The chamber was covered with birch bark, and remnants of silk were found between the logs of the roof. The burial chamber…
Tent Boards from the Gokstad Ship Burial
Two of the tent boards from the Gokstad burial affixed to the wall at Vikingskipshuset.
Gokstad Boats
These are two of the boats that were found with the Gokstad ship burial.
Detail of the Mast Seat on the Gokstad Ship
Detail shots showing the mast seat on the Gokstad ship.
Buckets on the Deck of the Gokstad Ship
A bucket on the deck of the Gokstad ship. The shutters for the oar holes are also visible.
Detail of the Oar Holes on the Gokstad Ship
Detail shots showing the oar holes on the Gokstad ship.
Oars on the Deck of the Gokstad Ship
Oars on the deck of the Gokstad ship.
Skeleton of the Man buried on the Gokstad Ship
The man buried on the Gokstad Ship was about 5' 11" to 6' tall (approx. 180cm to 183cm) and was of powerful build. He was in his 40s or 50s when he died.
Tent Boards and a Shield from the Gokstad Ship
A pair of tent boards and one of the shields from the Gokstad ship.
View of the Gokstad Ship Showing the Steering Oar
A view from the stern of the Gokstad ship, showing the steering oar in place.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad Burial
Gilt bronze strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Peacock Feathers from the Gokstad Burial
Although not as showy now, as they would have been in the Viking Age, these peacock feathers are evidence of the wide international network of contacts that the Gokstad man would have had. The burial included two peacocks.
Bridle from the Gokstad Burial
This bridle from the Gokstad burial is decorated with gilt bronze plaques.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad Burial
A selection of strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Part of a Bailer from the Gokstad Burial
A decorated wooden fragment that may have been part of a bailer.
Tent Pegs from the Gokstad Burial
These are thought to be tent pegs.
Remnants of a Box from the Gokstad Burial
Part of a wooden box.
Adze, Auger and Tethering Pegs from the Gokstad Burial
An adze (left), a spoon-shaped auger with a looped handle (centre) and some wooden tethering pegs.
Wooden Cup and a Dish from the Gokstad Burial
Remains of a wooden cup, and a possible wooden dish with part of a gaming board visible top left.