Viking artefacts indicate industrious life within Cork city

The everyday homes and utensils of our Viking ancestors have been brought to life as archaeological artefacts from Cork’s early medieval city go on public display.

While many of the artefacts taken from the ground below Cork’s former Beamish & Crawford brewery site in the inner city look like the possessions of dignitaries, the rich decorations instead reflect the craftwork of those who lived there nearly 1,000 years ago.

They can be seen up close in the free Below Our Feet exhibition that opens to general viewing at Cork Public Museum tomorrow.