RecordPiece of an iron boat rivet< 1 of 1 > Back From Freswick, Caithness
Piece of an iron boat rivetThis piece of an iron boat rivet was found at Freswick in Caithness. It dates from between 800 and 1100. Often the only surviving evidence of a Viking Age ship is the many rivets used in their construction. The rivet is somewhat corroded, and broken at top and bottom. The seas and waterways around Scotland have made contact easier rather than acting as a barrier. During the Viking period, improvements in technology resulted in boats capable of long distance travel. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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