{"id":248,"date":"2021-06-18T15:03:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T13:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osebergvikingarv.no\/eng\/?p=248"},"modified":"2021-12-07T15:15:42","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T14:15:42","slug":"a-viking-house-for-sandefjord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osebergvikingarv.no\/eng\/2021\/06\/18\/a-viking-house-for-sandefjord\/","title":{"rendered":"A Viking house for Sandefjord!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After months of preparations we have started to raise our Viking house at the seafront of neighbouring town Sandefjord. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first frames are being raised. \nPhoto: Tore Forsberg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It is a so-called frame building<\/em>, the name describing a building method used in Viking times. The method has much in common with the typical Norwegian stave church<\/em>, but are simpler constructions frequently used for workshops, smithies etc. A typical feature is the fact that the buildings are raised without the use of rivets or nails, held together by inlaid supports and wooden pegs. The method demands intricate precision, as each part is pre-fabricated before the building is put together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The work is led by our chief boat builder Jan Vogt Knutsen, and Tore Forsberg. They are aided by our other boat builders, and a number of volunteers. Needless to say perhaps, but we are greatly impressed by the work being done this far!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The four main frames are in place and fit perfectly together. This far, the building looks almost like a Greek temple. \nPhoto: Knut B\u00f8rge Knutsen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The new building has at least three functions: to raise attention for our unique project, to store building materials, and \u2013 not least \u2013 to provide some shelter for our builders during the winter season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, in mid-June, the floor and the four main frames are in place, so presently the building looks more like a Greek temple than a Viking house. When ready however, the likeness to a stave church will become much more apparent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most parts for our archaeological replica of the Gokstad ship will be pre-fabricated in Sandefjord before being shipped to T\u00f8nsberg for assembly by local Viking ship GAIA and our own Saga Farmann. There has been some doubt as to weather there is enough water for GAIA to call at the building site. This was effectively disproved during a test-call a few days ago. So, Sandefjord and T\u00f8nsberg \u2013 prepare yourself. The Vikings are coming!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GAIA is calling at the Sandefjord work station. Photo: Tore Forsberg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\"en_GB\"\/<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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