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Stiklestad Nasjonale KultursenterThe Culture Centre at Stiklestad was built to mark commemorate the Battle of Stiklestad which is usually taken to mark the coming of Christianity to…
Plaque indicating location of St Olaf's Kirk in KirkwallThis plaque in Orkney indicates the location of St Olaf's Kirk in Kirkwall, from which Kirkwall may derive it's name.
Replica of an Altar Frontal with Scenes from Óláfs saga helgaAltar frontal illustrated with scenes from Óláfs saga helga, written in 1320-30 about the Norwegian King St. Olaf, (1015 to 1028). The altar resides…
Runic inscriptions from St. Olaf's church in Bø, Norway.Runic graffiti on wood from St. Olaf's church in Bø, Norway. (1150-1200 AD)
Runic inscription from St. Olaf's church in Bø, Norway.Runic graffiti on wood from St. Olaf's church in Bø, Norway. (Unspecified date)
Original medieval forged chandelier from St. Olaf's church in Bø, Norway (ca. 1180).The church in Bø was built around 1180 and was dedicated to St. Olaf. The semi-circle apse in the chancel was added at a later date. The forged iron…
Original medieval three-panel carved wood altar of St. Olaf's church in Bø, Norway (ca. 1180).Interior of the church of St. Olaf in Bø (built around 1180). Original medieval three-panel carved wood altar, with the crowning of Mary featured in…
Photo of St Olaf's Wynd Street Sign in OrkneyPhoto of the street sign 'Olaf's Wynd' in Kirkwall, Orkney. Wynd is a placename element from the Norse verb venda, meaning 'to turn' or 'to wind'. St…