This paper presents early results of the ongoing research project The Norse and the Sea with particular emphasis on the fieldwork carried out on the Isle of Eigg in September 2022. The project investigates the maritime cultural landscape in Scandinavian Scotland (c. AD 7901350), through an interdisciplinary approach using archaeological, written and toponymic evidence and address the overarching questions of connectivity and communication in Norse Scotland.


Professor Sanmark has been involved in many research projects, such as The Assembly Project, which led to the publication of her book Viking Law and Order. She has also studied the Christianisation of Scandinavia, as well as in Orkney. Dr McLeod studies aspects of Viking Age migration to and within Britain. Together they are working on the Norse and the Sea project funded by the Arts AHRC and the German Research Foundation.



This recorded talk took place on Saturday 27th May 2023, at Augustine United Church and was chaired by Sam Mills, Council Member of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.


ARP 2023 is sponsored by Forestry and Land Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, GUARD Archaeology Ltd, Association of Local Government Archaeology Officers, and the Federation of Archaeological Managers & Employers.





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