York (Viking Allthing)

Name: York (Viking Allthing)
Address: GB

Archaeological_site in England, dating from the Early Medieval

Jorvik (York) was the capital of the Viking Kingdom of York (876–954 AD). The Norse rulers held their assembly (thing) here, governing the Danelaw from this seat of power. Jorvik was one of the most important Viking trading cities in Europe.

Type:: Archaeological_site
Period:: Early Medieval
Coordinates:: 53.96°N, 1.09°W

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