Viking Trade in Shetland: Soapstone

Learn about Viking Age trade routes in Shetland and the artefacts and raw material that made their way to Coppergate in York!
Visit JORVIK Viking Centre to see these artefacts in person!

[@thebelfastvikingmartinbrow3603]

I added soapstone to my trade goods years ago.so far a few small bowls and pots plus a duck and dolphin which are part of my toy display

[@davecooper3238]

Did anyone start reworking the Unst soapstone quarry. I think it was located about two miles south of Baltersound.