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Herdla, Askøy

Herdla farm

12.06.2018 - 16:59

Numerous finds show that the settlement at Herdla goes back to prehistoric times, and the large estate at Herdla has enjoyed a central place in the nation’s history since High Middle Ages. As Ask, Herdla was part of the country estate Harald Hårfagre took over as he took command of the west of Norway.

Tjernagelshaugen

Tjernagel

19.06.2018 - 17:14

For almost three thousand years Tjernagelshaugen (the Tjernagel cairn) has lain as a landmark at the Bømlo fjord. The poet Torarin mentions the cairn in his account of Knut the Mighty, who in the year of 1028 sailed from Denmark to Nidaros: “And in front of the old cairn at Tjernagel sailed soldiers sharp with peace”.

Hallingskeid

Hallingskeid

27.05.2018 - 15:48

Hallstatt sword

Seberg

13.03.2018 - 21:03

Nils Hertzberg watercolour of “Spånheimsklosteret”

Sponheim

27.05.2018 - 15:52

Ask- The king's estate

12.06.2018 - 16:56

The royal mound at Hop, Askøy

Hop- The royal mounds

13.03.2018 - 21:07

Lyngholmen

13.03.2018 - 21:20

Bronze keys and remains of a wooden stick from Døso.

Døso

16.06.2018 - 14:11

Varghola

Vargavågen

13.03.2018 - 21:35