Learnings: The North Way

A cargo ship following the North Way would leave the , cross the Strait and enter the North Sea. It would then hug the Atlantic coast to the , eventually arriving at the .
To maintain power, kings needed to keep wealth flowing to their allies and followers. Controlling part of the North Way could help a king to keep the riches coming and keep his followers happy. These holdings allowed the young King Harald to dominate the trade route and rise to great political and social power.
This map depicts the estates held by Harald Fairhair along the North Way.
A - Norwegian Coast.
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4. Alrekstad
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6. Avaldsnes
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B - British Isles
Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age