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Tango0110 Jun 2017 9:39 p.m. PST

"The Vikings established the winter camp at Torksey, on the banks of the River Trent in Lincolnshire, as they prepared to conquer 9th century England, according to a team of archaeologists from the Universities of Sheffield and York, UK.

The camp was used by thousands of Viking warriors, women and children who lived there temporarily in tented accommodation.

They also used the site as a base to repair ships, melt down stolen loot, manufacture, trade and play games…"
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Bellbottom11 Jun 2017 8:41 a.m. PST

Good find Armand

Tango0111 Jun 2017 2:55 p.m. PST

Glad you like it my friend!. (smile)


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Royston Papworth14 Jun 2017 7:34 a.m. PST

very interesting.

although the reference to the camp being larger than York amazed me….

Tango0114 Jun 2017 11:16 a.m. PST

Glad you enjoyed it too my friend!.


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