Viking Woodstown was first uncovered in 2003. Its discovery may help to shape our understanding of the Vikings in Ireland.

In 2003, a small team of archaeologists were investigating a field in a townland called Woodstown on the banks of the River Suir, west of Waterford City in advance of the construction of the N25 Waterford City Bypass. During this work, they discovered one of the most important archaeological sites unearthed in recent Irish history. They had found a long forgotten Viking settlement, lost for over a millennia. The discovery was deemed so significant, that the planned motorway was moved in order to preserve the monument.

Since its discovery, an expert Steering Committee has helped to guide the future for this important monument.

It has become a place of archaeological research and collaboration. Of international partnerships between Ireland and Norway, and a place where people gather every year to celebrate Waterford’s Viking story.

In 2020, a Conservation Management Plan was produced that set out steps to protect, promote and further understand this important site.

This website gives an overview of the story of Viking Woodstown, and plans for future work.