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Gol Stave Church
Gol 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 thought to be medieval). The church that stands at the Folkemuseum now was modelled on Borgund Stave…
Exhibition on the Norse Gods and Religion in Dublinia
A 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 more information, and to plan your visit, see http://www.dublinia.ie/
Ghost of the Sea Stallion! At Dublinia
The entrance to the Dublinia experience in Dublin features a scale replica of the prow of Havhingsten (The Sea Stallion from Glendalough) which is visible through the glass from the street outside Dublinia. The Sea Stallion is a reconstruction of the…
Gold Rings in the National Museum of Ireland
Gold arm and finger rings.
Human Skull and Slave Collar in the National Museum of Ireland
A 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 Ireland
A carved wooden plank from Christchurch Place in Dublin
A Chair or Bench End in the National Museum of Ireland
A carved wooden bench or chair end.
Wooden Chair Back in the National Museum of Ireland
A possible carved wooden chair back.
Wooden Box in the National Museum of Ireland
A carved wooden box.
Carved Wooden Handle in the National Museum of Ireland
A handle carved with a zoomorphic design.
Saw Blades and a Draw-Knife Blade in the National Museum of Ireland
Two iron saw blades (13-14) and an Iron draw-knife blade (15).
Keys and Locks in the National Museum of Ireland
These keys and locks show that Vikings locked things away too.
Iron Tools in the National Museum of Ireland
A 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 Ireland
An iron stirrup and a silvered spur. The museum information board notes that the Vikings probably introduced spurs and stirrups to Ireland, and that this pair are among the earliest known from Ireland.
Iron Implements in the National Museum of Ireland
From left to right these are a fork, a fish hook and a bill hook.
Axe Heads in the National Museum of Ireland
Viking axe heads from Fishamble Street in Dublin.
Decorated Bone Cylinder in the National Museum of Ireland
A decorated bone cylinder from Christchurch Place in Dublin
Whalebone Bats and Pin in the National Museum of Ireland
These 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 Ireland
These carved bone pieces were found in Winetavern Street and Fishamble Street, Dublin.
Viking Beads in the National Museum of Ireland
These photographs show a selection of beads on display in the museum in Dublin.