Untangling the Scandinavian Combs of Viking Dublin OR Combs & the Vikings in Dublin

3 old brown combs with many teeth missing, against plain white background.
  • Free to visit

Wednesday, 23 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.

Over 2,000 combs were recovered from the National Museum of Ireland's excavations in Dublin and within them there is a small but significant group of combs of Scandinavian origin. They can be identified to type and examined for their materials, technology and wear patterns, indicating their possible origins, the skill of their manufacture and the extent to which they had been used before they were discarded.

This talk will be presented by Ian Riddler and Nicola Trzaska-Nartowski, Archaeological Small Finds specialists.

Free event, booking required. Suitable for adults.

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

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