The Calf of Man
Place name
The Calf of Man is an Island lying off the south coast of the Isle of Man. Its name derives from Old Norse kalfr, meaning both a calf and (as in this case) a small island lying off a larger one.
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Isle of Man
Kitterland Island in the Calf Sound
Site
Photo of Kitterland, a small island in the sound between the main Island of Man and the Calf of Man. The second element of the name probably derives from Norse eyland: the first element is unclear. There are several stories linking the island both with Celtic mythology, and with the Vikings, including the death of the Norwegian Baron Kitter. See <a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/459" target="_blank">Item #459</a> for this story.
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Map of Calf Sound in the Isle of Man, with several Norse place names
Map
Detail from a map in the Calf Sound Cafe & Visitor Centre, detailing several Norse names, including Kitterland, the Calf, and the Cletts, deriving from the Norse word klettr meaning 'rock'.
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Entrance to Vikingemuseet (Viking Museum) under Nordea Bank Århus Denmark
Museums
Entrance to Vikingemuseet (Viking Museum) under Nordea Bank, Århus, Denmark. 'Aros In The Viking Age' exhibition on excavation site of original town now underneath Nordea bank, Aros = Århus. Exhibit: both replicas and original artefacts found there. Free entry to public during bank's opening hours.
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Museum focus: Aros (Århus) in Harald Blåtand's time circa 980. Major archaeological discoveries on site: 1964. Exhibition refurbished, extended, (terrific) sound effects added, 2008. Photographs taken 2016.
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Aros, Århus
Illustration of the Alþingi in session on a tourist information board in Þingvellir
Illustration
Illustration by Gylfi Gislason as part of a larger tourist information board in the Þingvellir Rift Valley
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2016
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The Ravning Bridge (Ravningbroen), Jutland
Archaeological Remains
The Ravning Bridge (Danish Ravningbroen) is one of the most important archaeological sites in Denmark. It is located in the valley of the River Vejle, around 10km south of the important fortification at Jelling, crossing what is now known as Ravning Enge (Ravning Meadows), a wide valley that was probably characterised by swampland and shallow water in the Viking Age. Parts of the structure were first uncovered in the 1930s, and excavations have been carried out in the 1950s following draining of parts of the valley, in the 1970s and resumed in the 1990s. These excavations revealed wooden posts as well as part of the superstructure of a large bridge constructed of oak - over 5 meters wide, with <span>280 piers supported by vertical wooden posts. Its total length was around 760m.<br /></span><br />Dendrochronological analysis of the wooden structures recovered from the valley revealed that the wood was felled in the year 979 or 980. This places the construction of the bridge towards the end of the reign of Harald Bluetooth (Haraldr blátǫnn Gormsson), who was also responsible for major construction works at Jelling, and the building of at least five ring forts. The Ravning Bridge may thus be interpreted as part of this widespread military construction, and may have been intended to assist in the movement of troops towards the Danevirke and the German border, where Haraldr lost a battle in 974. The bridge would have been capable of moving large numbers of troops quickly across this natural barrier, and also of enabling trade and the movement of goods. It was abandoned by the year 1000, only 15 years or so after the end of Harald's reign.<br /><br />A section of the bridge has been reconstructed adjacent to the original, and it gives a sense of the scale of the construction. The site can easily be visited from Jelling or Vejle, and there is a small exhibition on site.<br /><br />For more information about the bridge, and the ongoing investigations by the Nationalmuseet (National Museum) under <span>Dr Peter Pentz</span>, see the project <a href="http://jelling.natmus.dk/en/about-the-project/sub-projects/the-bridge-over-ravning-enge/" target="_blank">website</a><a href="http://jelling.natmus.dk/en/about-the-project/sub-projects/the-bridge-over-ravning-enge/" target="_blank"><br /></a><br />The bridge is under the juristiction of VejleMuseeerne (Vejle Museums), and more information about opening times of the exhibition can be found on their <a href="http://www.vejlemuseerne.dk/vejlemuseerne-vejle-museums" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Posts from the Ravning Bridge at Kongernes Jelling (Royal Jelling) Experience Centre
Artefact
Several of the original posts from the Ravning Bridge are displayed in the Kongernes Jelling Centre, alongside a multimedia display about the bridge itself with an artists impression of the original. The bridge, constructed in 979 or 980 lies 10km south of Jelling and has a strong connection to Harald Bluetooth and this royal seat. For more information about the bridge, see item <a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/987">#987</a> and <a href="http://jelling.natmus.dk/en/about-the-project/sub-projects/the-bridge-over-ravning-enge/" target="_blank">http://jelling.natmus.dk/en/about-the-project/sub-projects/the-bridge-over-ravning-enge/</a>
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Reconstructed Farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, Heimaey
Reconstructed Building
The valley of Herjólfsdalur was excavated in the 1970s, with the oldest remains dated to the ninth century: a century older than the first inhabitant (Herjólfur Bárðarson) mentioned in the historical records. This reconstructed farmhouse is located in the same valley and is intended to illustrate the architectural style of the settlement period.
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Interior of the Reconstructed Farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, Heimaey
Reconstructed building
The valley of Herjólfsdalur was excavated in the 1970s, with the oldest remains dated to the ninth century: a century older than the first inhabitant (Herjólfur Bárðarson) mentioned in the historical records. This reconstructed farmhouse is located in the same valley and is intended to illustrate the architectural style of the settlement period.
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Information Board outside the reconstructed farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, Heimaey
Reconstructed Building
The valley of Herjólfsdalur was excavated in the 1970s, with the oldest remains dated to the ninth century: a century older than the first inhabitant (Herjólfur Bárðarson) mentioned in the historical records. This reconstructed farmhouse is located in the same valley and is intended to illustrate the architectural style of the settlement period.
Herjólfsbærfélagið
Herjólfsbærfélagið
2016
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Photo of the Black Pool, Dublin Castle
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View to the Coach House from the Black Pool, Dublin Castle. The Black Pool is the site of the 9th century longphort in Dublin.
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Bronze Caster and Market Stall at Ribe VikingCenter
Living History
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<div class="element-text"><span>Bronze casting is one of several traditional crafts carried out at the Viking Marketplace in Ribe VikingCenter, where visitors can interact with the craftspeople at work. <br /><br />For more information about the Center, see item </span><a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a><span> and the section on Bronze Casting on the Center's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-bronze-caster.aspx" target="_blank">website</a></div>
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Reconstructed Danish Townhouses from c. 825 at Ribe VikingCenter
Reconstruction
<span>Ribe VikingCenter has reconstructed eight town-houses from the year 825 AD, inhabited by re-enactors and craftspeople, including the carpenter and shoe-maker. They are based on buildings excavated in Ribe town.</span><br /><br />For more information about the Center, see item #1007 and the Ribe VikingCenter's <a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/about-us/background.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
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Interior of a Viking Dwelling at Ribe VikingCenter
Reconstruction
<span>Ribe VikingCenter has reconstructed eight town-houses from the year 825 AD, inhabited by re-enactors and craftspeople, including the carpenter and shoe-maker. They are based on buildings excavated in Ribe town. This photo shows the interior of one of the houses, occupied by volunteers during the summer.</span><br /><br /><span>For more information about the Center, see item #1007 and the Ribe VikingCenter's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/about-us/background.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
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Tapestry featuring Yggdrasill in Ribe VikingCenter
Reconstruction
<span>A tapestry decorating the interior of one of the reconstructed townhouses in Ribe VikingCenter. It was produced using authentic materials and techniques.<br /><br />For more information about the Center, see item #1007 and information about the weaver on the Ribe VikingCenter's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-weaver.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
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Boat construction at Ribe VikingCenter
Reconstruction
<span>Boat-builder using traditional techniques and tools to reconstruct a small clinker-built boat at the wharf area of the Ribe VikingCenter. Ships were vital for local trade and transport as well as for raiding activities and exhibitions further afield.<br /><br />For more information about the Center, see item </span><a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a><span> and the Center's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/about-us/background.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
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The Wharf at Ribe VikingCenter
Living History
The reconstruction of a wharf at Ribe VikingCenter, including a boat constructed in collaboration with the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum. The wharf is part of the Market Place, an authentic reconstruction of a site from the eighth century. The unusual construction of the wharf mans that it is still usable in snow and ice and that wagons can be moved along the wharf without running away!<br /><br /><span>For more information about the Center, see item </span><a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a><span> and the Center's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/about-us/background.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
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Viking Privy at Ribe VikingCenter
Reconstruction
Ever wondered what a Viking-Age toilet looked like? Well, this is a reconstruction of a rather lavish outdoor privy in the reconstruction of townhouses from c. 825 at the Ribe VikingCenter.<br /><br /><span>For more information about the Center, see item #1007 and the Ribe VikingCenter's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/about-us/background.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
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Children's Games at Ribe VikingCenter
Re-enactment
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 <a href="http://www.hurstwic.org/history/articles/daily_living/text/games_and_sports.htm" target="_blank">webpage </a>on the subject.<br /><br /><span>For more information about the Center, see item </span><a href="http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/1007" target="_blank">#1007</a><span> and the Center's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/about-us/background.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
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Mural in Ribe VikingCenter telling the history of the Vikings and Ribe
Reconstruction
<span><span>A chalk mural decorating the interior of one of the larger reconstructed townhouses in Ribe VikingCenter (the Thing-Hall)<br /></span></span><span>and telling the history of the Vikings in Ribe. It was produced using authentic materials and techniques by artist <span>Trine Theut in 2010 to celebrate 1300 years since the foundation of Ribe. It is i</span>nfluenced in part by the design of the Bayeux tapestry, and includes several runic inscriptions. It is strikingly displayed in the fire-lit interior.<br /><br />For more information about the Center, see item #1007 and information on the Ribe VikingCenter's </span><a href="http://www.ribevikingecenter.dk/en/learn-more/the-mystery-of-the-runes.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>
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