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The Calf of Man
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.
Kitterland Island in the Calf Sound
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…
Map of Calf Sound in the Isle of Man, with several Norse place names
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'.
Entrance to Vikingemuseet (Viking Museum) under Nordea Bank Århus Denmark
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…
Illustration of the Alþingi in session on a tourist information board in Þingvellir
Illustration by Gylfi Gislason as part of a larger tourist information board in the Þingvellir Rift Valley
The Ravning Bridge (Ravningbroen), Jutland
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…
Posts from the Ravning Bridge at Kongernes Jelling (Royal Jelling) Experience Centre
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…
Reconstructed Farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, Heimaey
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…
Interior of the Reconstructed Farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, Heimaey
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…
Information Board outside the reconstructed farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, Heimaey
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…
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.
Bronze Caster and Market Stall at Ribe VikingCenter
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. For more information about the Center, see item#1007and the section on Bronze…
Reconstructed Danish Townhouses from c. 825 at Ribe VikingCenter
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.For more information about the Center,…
Interior of a Viking Dwelling at Ribe VikingCenter
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…
Tapestry featuring Yggdrasill in Ribe VikingCenter
A tapestry decorating the interior of one of the reconstructed townhouses in Ribe VikingCenter. It was produced using authentic materials and techniques.For more information about the Center, see item #1007 and information about the weaver on the…
Boat construction at Ribe VikingCenter
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…
The Wharf at Ribe VikingCenter
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…
Viking Privy at Ribe VikingCenter
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.For more information about the Center, see item #1007 and the…
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…
Mural in Ribe VikingCenter telling the history of the Vikings and Ribe
A chalk mural decorating the interior of one of the larger reconstructed townhouses in Ribe VikingCenter (the Thing-Hall)and telling the history of the Vikings in Ribe. It was produced using authentic materials and techniques by artist Trine Theut in…