Archive of the website of the former museum of regional geology and archaeology, Den Oever (Wieringen)
 

Vikings in Wieringen

June 3, 2000 - The First Battle

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Photographs by  Jan-Simon Hoogschagen


 
 

Suddenly, however, hostile Vikings appeared, intent on taking the settlement's trade goods. After a short battle, the attackers were driven off, but the settlers had paid a high price...
 

Last updated: 14-8-2000