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Gol Stave ChurchGol Stave Church was moved to the Folkemuseum in the late 19th century. Only about one third of the surviving church was used (those parts that were…
Exhibition on the Norse Gods and Religion in DubliniaA photograph of an installation on the Norse gods and goddesses and pagan worship in Dublinia, one of many in the Viking section of the center. For…
Ghost of the Sea Stallion! At DubliniaThe entrance to the Dublinia experience in Dublin features a scale replica of the prow of Havhingsten (The Sea Stallion from Glendalough) which is…
Gold Rings in the National Museum of IrelandGold arm and finger rings.
Human Skull and Slave Collar in the National Museum of IrelandA human skull that has suffered sword or axe cuts, and an iron slave collar. Both were found in Dublin.
A Decorated Wooden Plank in the National Museum of IrelandA carved wooden plank from Christchurch Place in Dublin
A Chair or Bench End in the National Museum of IrelandA carved wooden bench or chair end.
Wooden Chair Back in the National Museum of IrelandA possible carved wooden chair back.
Wooden Box in the National Museum of IrelandA carved wooden box.
Carved Wooden Handle in the National Museum of IrelandA handle carved with a zoomorphic design.
Saw Blades and a Draw-Knife Blade in the National Museum of IrelandTwo iron saw blades (13-14) and an Iron draw-knife blade (15).
Keys and Locks in the National Museum of IrelandThese keys and locks show that Vikings locked things away too.
Iron Tools in the National Museum of IrelandA chisel, a punch and two iron files are evidence of everyday activities in Dublin in the Viking Age. These were all found in Fishamble Street.
Stirrup and spur in the National Museum of IrelandAn iron stirrup and a silvered spur. The museum information board notes that the Vikings probably introduced spurs and stirrups to Ireland, and that…
Iron Implements in the National Museum of IrelandFrom left to right these are a fork, a fish hook and a bill hook.
Axe Heads in the National Museum of IrelandViking axe heads from Fishamble Street in Dublin.
Decorated Bone Cylinder in the National Museum of IrelandA decorated bone cylinder from Christchurch Place in Dublin
Whalebone Bats and Pin in the National Museum of IrelandThese two whalebone bats were found in the High Street, Dublin, while the pin was found on Fishamble Street.
Carved Bone Pieces in the National Museum of IrelandThese carved bone pieces were found in Winetavern Street and Fishamble Street, Dublin.
Viking Beads in the National Museum of IrelandThese photographs show a selection of beads on display in the museum in Dublin.