Jorvik, a Scandinavian inspired visitor attraction in York, England
Viking couple This evening I am posting images and a record of my visit to Jorvik , a major visitor attraction in the City of York in N.E. England. York was first a major Roman military garrison and civilian settlement names Eboracum . After the departure of the Romans in the early 5 th century the Anglo-Saxons arrived and then the Vikings, invaders and immigrants from Scandinavia, took control during the period AD866-AD1066. The Roman settlement named Eboracum evolved into Yorvik , and ultimately modern day York. During building work and excavations from the 19 th to mid 20 th century it became progressively evident that a major Viking settlement existed at York with particularly good archaeology evident in a site located between Coppergate and Castlegate . (Note that the word 'gate' derives from a Scandinavian word meaning road or street, not a barrier. Also, Coppergate is a corruption of cup making, not metal working.) Viking costume To protect and display the ar...