Trelleborg & the Danish Viking Ring Fortress - Wood Quay & the Viking World

Small, amber coloured, tall, slim bead with hole at one end, against plain white background.
  • Free to visit

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Event times:

13:00 - 14:00

Event location:

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Event price:

€0.00

About this event

A series of talks exploring the excavations at Wood Quay and the Viking World which led to the creation of the site, and the legacy for those who worked on the site and archaeology in Ireland.

The Danish Viking Ring fortress of Trelleborg has just been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was built around 980 during the reign of King Harald Bluetooth to secure his rule and as a defence against the German-Roman Emperor. Today, the focus on experimental archaeology in Trelleborg’s work, with research and dissemination programmes, have added significantly to our understanding of Viking Age Denmark and the time of King Harald.

This talk will be presented by Dr. Anne-Christine Larsen, Museum Director of Trelleborg - Museum of the Viking Age.

Free event, booking required.

This event will take place in the Ceramics Room, first floor, National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology and is not wheelchair accessible. Suitable for adults.

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