The first Norse settlers are thought to have arrived around AD 925.

Many of the present day place names in the Newlands valley have their origins from these early Norse settlers.

They are an old breed of chicken, having been present on the island since introduction by Norse settlers in the 9th century.

People who lived on the islands probably later crossed the native stock with ponies imported by Norse settlers.

The castle is believed to have been established by Norse settlers in the area in the 11th century.

Indeed, Ford argues that the local population would have been outnumbered by the new Norse speaking settlers.

From the time of its Norse settlers until the mid-20th century, farming was the main occupation in the dale.

Numerous bands of Norse settlers landed in the county, and gradually established themselves around the coast.

The myth is thought to have originated from Norse settlers.

Place names such as clough, fell and moss suggest they were named by Norse settlers.