Wood Quay 2024: Untangling the Scandinavian Combs of Viking

Over 2,000 combs were recovered from the National Museum’s excavations in Dublin and within them there is a small but significant group of combs of Scandinavian origin. They can be identified to type and examined for their materials, technology and wear patterns, indicating their possible origins, the skill of their manufacture and the extent to which they had been used before they were discarded.

This talk will be presented by Ian Riddler and Nicola Trzaska-Nartowski, Archaeological Small Finds specialists.

This event will take place in the Ceramics Room, first floor, of the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology and is not wheelchair accessible. Suitable for adults. Tickets for this event are free, however, we do ask that if you can no longer attend to promptly cancel your place to allow others to book and attend. Please see for more details or email [email protected]

Host or Publisher National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology