Posts for the Viking Longhouse

July 2007 – The posts for constructing the Viking Longhouse have been treated by fire to preserve them from rotting in the ground

 

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July 2008 – Vikings at the Ancient Technology Centre recruiting with the Viking Longhouse in the background

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July 2008 – The Viking Longhouse skeleton is in place awaiting the construction of the roof and walls

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July 2008 – Half model of the Viking Longhouse structure

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July 2008 – Half model showing the roofing and shingles

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July 2008 – The old “Apple Store” can be seen through the Viking Longhouse skeleton timbers

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June 2009 – Viewed from a similar angle to the photograph to the left, the old “Apple Store” is now hidden from view

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June 2009 – The Viking Longhouse nears completion

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June 2009 – Decoration round the door on the north side

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July 2009 – Decoration on the south side of the Longhouse

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July 2009 – Decoration round the door on the north side

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25th July 2009 – Viking Shield Wall by the Longhous

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Vikings assemble by the west door of the Longhouse

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The Viking Longhouse was completed on 14th May 2010…

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…and these photographs taken on 3rd August 2010

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The Viking Longhouse combines ancient and current technology with hot water and cooking provided by a Rayburn

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The Rayburn is however wood burning and the overhanging eves provide the ideal storage for the supply of logs

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Entering the Longhouse takes the visitor back in time to the Viking era and provides residential facilities for the Ancient Technology Centre

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The Longhouse facilities played an important role during the Open Weekend on 31st July and 1st August 2010

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