Viking Spikes, for shoes
Iron
Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden
The road to Hel is icy and leads north and downwards. Ice spikes ensured a safe arrival
Spikes
Iron
Helgö, Ekerö, Uppland, Sweden
The road to Hel is icy and leads north and downwards. Ice spikes ensured a safe arrival
Spikes for shoes, Iron
During wintertime, spikes were fastened on straps around the shoes to prevent the user from slipping.
Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden.
The Swedish History Museum, Stockholm
Source: Flickr / historiska
Spikes for horses, Iron
During wintertime, spikes were fixed to horse’s hooves.
Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden
The Swedish History Museum
Source: Flickr / historiska