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Viking Market Lejre - Law & Council at the Ravnebjerg Ting

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The Viking age summer markets were full of life when dealing with large and small items - from the Norwegian quarry to Afghan carnelian beads. But trading places were also a concentration of values ​​and therefore interesting for robbers. The king's men put an end to this - the merchants paid treasure to the king and the king's men made sure of the market and the free trade. But marketplaces were also venues where the Viking Age spread living population met and alliances, agreements and litigation were settled.

The trial was ongoing for today's courts. Here the injured party could bring their case to the matter and 12 men settled the matter in different ways, and sentenced them who needed to be sentenced. From written sources we know a little bit about both litigation and punishment from the Viking Age. At the Ravnebjerg Ting (Court), Sagnland's staff and volunteers interpret these sources and you can join a trial and participate in the assessment of guilt and punishment.

Good stories are also available for Ravnebjerg when the day begins with one of the many famous stories and tales from the Viking Age. But you do not have to sit still all day by noon. At 14.00 you can join the warriors on the Marketplace and participate in the war training. And then we should not forget the many bending trading stalls where shoppers from near and far offer goods from all parts of the Viking world that you can buy at home - remember to bring good silver to your shopping ... or modern cash.