At home with the Vikings
Thanks to Draca Beorder re-enactment group for another excellent Viking themed day at Avalon Archaeology. Lots of people came to enjoy themselves experiencing a bit of Norse culture in the […]
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Well oiled Vikings
Every Viking knew how important it was to go to sea well oiled. The volunteers have given the thirsty Walrus a new coat of linseed oil inside and out to […]
Beware, the Vikings are coming!
A hoard of Vikings will descend on the Avalon Archaeolgy site on Sunday 23rd of July to celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology. The Draca Beordor re-enactment group will take […]
Vikings, peasants, wattle and guilloche
Between the site tours, work continues by the volunteers every week, adding more details to the site. Vikings and peasants have arrived on the mural in the longhall, fresh wattlework […]
Vikings arriving
WARNING: The images below contain scenes of nudity, arson, violence, demons at work and sheep. The Vikings have begun to appear from the mists of time in the mural in […]
Saxon mural
The mural of Alfred and the Vikings on the longhall wall is coming along nicely too. If you live in Somerset, see if you can find your location on the […]
Vikings arrive!
The open day with Vikings was a great success with around 600 people attending.
Rumours of Vikings
Rumours of Viking ships seen in Cornwall have reached Somerset. It is hoped that they will turn out to be peaceful traders rather than fierce raiders. In preparation for a […]
Viking take over!
Using the cover of the Avalon Marshes Open Day (3rd June) Vikings took over the Saxon longhall. Fortunately they proved to be both knowledgable and friendly and well versed in […]
Viking storm!
Last weekend a hoard of pagan Vikings took over the Saxon longhall. And lo there was thunder in the heavens and the sky wept a deluge of tears. Fortunately everyone […]
'Hands on Heritage' in the Avalon Marshes 