Experimental Archaeology on a Grand Scale: reconstructing a Viking-age sail, 4 December | Event in Lerwick

Experimental Archaeology on a Grand Scale: reconstructing a Viking-age sail

Archaeology Shetland

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Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm

Islesburgh Community Centre

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Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm (GMT)

Islesburgh Community Centre

Lerwick, United Kingdom

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Experimental Archaeology on a Grand Scale: reconstructing a Viking-age sail
Experimental Archaeology on a Grand Scale: reconstructing a Viking-age sail

Join Carol Christiansen as she discusses how a woollen sail was made for a reconstructed 11th century sea-going ship from Norway. She will present a brief history of the archaeological ship finds and the aims of the reconstruction project, based on historical sailcloth and sails.

Thursday, December 4th, 7pm at Islesburgh Community Centre

Image: graffiti of a ship's figurehead found at Jarlshof, on display in the National Museum of Scotland.

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Experimental Archaeology on a Grand Scale: reconstructing a Viking-age sail, 4 December | Event in Lerwick
Experimental Archaeology on a Grand Scale: reconstructing a Viking-age sail
Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm