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Ring money on display in Shetland Museum and ArchivesRing-money from an unknown location in Shetland (donated by Lerwick Town Council) and replica of ring-money from Dunrossness on display in the…
Ringed pins in the Hunt MuseumA selection of ringed pins of the ninth, tenth and eleventh century held in the Hunt Museum Collections.
Ringhorne: Boat Name with Rune-like ScriptA boat with a rune-like script for its name. Ringhorne is the modern Norwegian version of Hringhorni, the name of Balder's ship. Hringhorni was…
Road sign, Stamford BridgeStamford Bridge's Viking past is commemorated in the local road signs, such as this one for Viking Road
Rögnvald Brusason on the Oriel Window of Lerwick Town HallRögnvald Brusason shared the Earldom of Orkney with Thorfinn Sigurdsson from c. 1037 until his death in conflict with Thorfinn in 1046, and his…
Rognvald Eysteinsson on the Zetland Window in Lerwick Town HallRognvald Eysteinsson was jarl of Møre in Norway, and was offered the earldom of Orkney after its conquest by Harald fairhair, though he declined in…
Rögnvald Kali Kolsson on the Hakon and Rognvald Window in Lerwick Town HallRognvald Kali Kolsson (d. 1158), also known as Rognvald the Crusader, is one of the most important and colourful Earls of Orkney, and his exploits are…
Romeria Vikinga: Vikings Reenact Raid of GaliciaViking enthusiasts donned ferocious warrior outfits, storming the banks of Catoira as part of the "Romeria Vikinga" festival. The mass reenactment is…
Roof construction of Viking house in the National Botanic Gardens, DublinPhotos of a reconstruction of a Hiberno-Norse house modeled on those found in the excavations in the Wood Quay area of Dublin, along with…
Roskilde Viking Ship MuseumThe Viking Ship Museum at Roskilde, Denmark, houses a collection of Viking Age ships as well as offering the opportunity to see and sail…
Round brooch in the collections of the MAA, CambridgeRound brooch in the collections of the MAA, Cambridge. Photo taken during the Languages, Myths and Finds workshop on handling artefacts. More…
Round Church at Orphir, OrkneyThe round 'Kirk' at Orphir was built in the late eleventh or early twelfth century, possibly by Earl Hakon. It was dedicated to Saint Nicholas and its…
Round Shields and Martial Practices of the Viking AgeFrom the website: 'The aim of this research project is thus to assess the extent to which the round shield can illuminate Viking Age martial…
Rowing positions on board the Sea Stallion from GlendaloughTwo crew members rowing as part of a team of 30 on board Havhingsten. Note the removal of deck planks to allow for a more efficient rowing position.…
Rowlocks with Mammen mask carvingTwo rowlocks from Gokstad carved with a mask. They date to the ninth century.
Royal Danish Theatre/Moesgaard Museum performance of Red Serpent (Røde Orm)"Royal Danish Theatre and Moesgaard Museum, Aarhus 2017 will present Red Serpent – a spectacular outdoor performance of a captivating tale of a hero…
Rudder strap from the Oseberg shipThe leather rudder strap was part of the fastenings for the steering oar.
Rune mjødRune mead from Vinperlen, advertised with the same Viking as appears on their mead vinegar. The Viking has plaited hair and beard and horns on his…
Rune stone (Gs 19) (Ockelbo Kyrka - Replica)A replica of Rune stone Gs 19 which was destroyed in a fire in the adjacentOkelbo Kyrka,Gästriklands, Sweden. It isone of the so-called Sigurd…
Rune stone (Sm Fv1959; 104)A rune stone fragment, part of a grave slab. Hossmo Church. No inscription visible.