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The Old Head of Kinsale (in Irish, An Seancheann) is a headland near Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland.

3D model of a tool used to protect the hand when making or mending sails. It is made from leather and a pad of resin forms the thimble-like head used to push a needle through the tough sailcloth. Dated early to mid-20th century. Physical object held…

A tool used to protect the hand when making or mending sails. It is made from leather and a pad of resin forms the thimble like head used to push a needle through the tough sail cloth. Dated early-mid-20th century.

The partners in the STRATUS project.

3D model of a roll of rope. Fishermen used rope to haul their nets, hoist sales and drop anchors. It was a vital necessity abroad any fishing boat. Dated mid-20th century. Physical object held at the Timespan Museum. Part of the Helmsdale Fishing…

Fishermen used rope to haul their nets, hoist sales and drop anchors. It was a vital necessity abroad any fishing boat. Dated mid-20th century.

The Skellig Islands (Irish: Na Scealaga), once known as "the Skellocks",[1] are two small, steep, and rocky islands lying about 13 km (8 mi) west of Bolus Head on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. The larger of the two is Skellig…

Skriðuklaustur is an old farmstead and a historic site in the valley of Fljótsdalur in Iceland with the ruins of a 16th-century monastery which were revealed by an archaeological excavation between 2002 and 2012.

Skriðuklaustur was the last Catholic monastery to be founded in Iceland before the Reformation. In June 1500 the farm of Skriða (in the valley of Fljótsdalur in eastern Iceland) was given to a community of Augustinian canons. However, there had…

Skriðuklaustur was the last Catholic monastery to be founded in Iceland before the Reformation. In June 1500 the farm of Skriða (in the valley of Fljótsdalur in eastern Iceland) was given to a community of Augustinian canons. However, there had…

Sliabh Liag, sometimes Slieve League or Slieve Liag (Irish: Sliabh Liag), is a mountain on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, Ireland. At 596 metres (1,955 ft), it has some of the highest sea cliffs on the island of Ireland. Although less famous…

A 3D model of decorated stone spindle whorl with concentric ring of punched dots and central perforation, used as a weight for a wooden drop spindle. The weight helped give the spindle momentum in the twisting, or spinning, of raw wool fibers into…

A decorated stone spindle whorl with concentric ring of punched dots and central perforation, used as a weight for a wooden drop spindle. The weight helped give the spindle momentum in the twisting, or spinning, of raw wool fibers into yarn for later…

A 3D model of a spindle whorl for spinning raw wool, made from a grey schist-like rock with central perforation used as a weight for a wooden drop spindle. The weight helped give the spindle momentum in the twisting, or spinning, of raw wool fibers…

A spindle whorl for spinning raw wool, made from a grey schist-like rock with central perforation used as a weight for a wooden drop spindle. The weight helped give the spindle momentum in the twisting, or spinning, of raw wool fibers into yarn, for…

3D model of an icon statue of St. Barbara, found in pieces during the excavation of Skriðuklaustur. This statue was made in Utrecht, the Netherlands, in the first half of the 15th century. St. Barbara is usually believed to provide protection against…

An icon statue of St. Barbara, found in pieces during the excavation of Skriðuklaustur. This statue was made in Utrecht, the Netherlands, in the first half of the 15th century. St. Barbara is usually believed to provide protection against rockslides,…

3D model of a stone bowl found in a Pictish cairn at Dalcharne, in the Strath of Kildonan, in 1853. The vessel comprises an oval bowl with one broken short lug-like, perforated handle. It is made from a soft rock, similar to soapstone, and has…

Stone bowl found in a Pictish cairn at Dalcharne, in the Strath of Kildonan, in 1853. The vessel comprises an oval bowl with one broken short lug-like, perforated handle. It is made from a soft rock, similar to soapstone, and has concentric and…

3D model of small rounded sandstone bowl or crucible of unknown use and origin. Dated 500BC-500AD. Physical object held at the Timespan Museum. Part of the Iron Age Kildonan reconstruction. A collaborative project between Open Virtual Worlds, a…

A small rounded sandstone bowl or crucible of unknown use and origin. Dated 500BC-500AD.

3D model of a stone lamp made from an oval pebble, with shallow concave oil bowl and wick holder. The wick was traditionally made from the waxy pith from reed stalks and oil was derived from animal fat. It is thought to have been found in the Strath…

Stone lamp made from an oval pebble, with shallow concave oil bowl and wick holder. The wick was traditionally made from the waxy pith from reed stalks and oil was derived from animal fat. It is thought to have been found in the Strath of Kildonan.…

A small wooden chair made by a local house carpenter from bogwood. The sides are made from two pieces of wood forming a natural right angle and the back and seat are connected by wooden spars. These chairs were deliberately designed to be close to…

A small wooden chair made by a local house carpenter from bogwood. The sides are made from two pieces of wood forming a natural right angle and the back and seat are connected by wooden spars. These chairs were deliberately designed to be close to…

Timespan is a cultural institution in Helmsdale, a village in the very north east of the Scottish Highlands, with local, global and planetary ambitions to weaponise culture for social change. Timespan is a place for art, research, heritage, local…

Ulster University, legally the University of Ulster, is a multi-campus public university located in Northern Ireland. It is often referred to informally and unofficially as Ulster, or by the abbreviation UU. It is the largest university in Northern…

The University of St Andrews is a world class centre for excellence in teaching and research. Open Virtual Worlds is an interdisciplinary group of researchers bringing together expertise in computing, digital design, history and museology. The…

Welcome to our virtual exhibition of St. Catherine’s Church and Graveyard which is located in Killybegs in the South-west of County Donegal in Ireland. The remains of St. Catherine’s Church and the surrounding graveyard give us an insight into life…

3D model of a large urn-shaped water jug used with a basin for washing at a washstand. Dated early 20th century. Physical object held at the Timespan Museum. Part of the Helmsdale Fishing Village reconstruction. A collaborative project between…

A large urn shaped water jug used with a basin for washing at a wash stand. Dated. Early 20th century.

3D model of general-purpose scales made by Salter Housewares Ltd. Original object dated late 19th century. Physical object held at the Timespan Museum. Part of the Helmsdale Fishing Village reconstruction. A collaborative project between Open…

General purpose scales made by Salter Housewares Ltd. Dated late 19th. Century.

The Wild Atlantic Way (Irish: Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin) is a tourism trail on the west coast, and on parts of the north and south coasts, of Ireland. This map shows a selection of sites from the trail.