In March 2012, the Spirit of the Marsh team received intelligence that a reconnaissance party of about 25+ Vikings were heading toward Theddlethorpe between the 20th - 22nd July 2012.
It has been reported that their strategic objective is to settle on the grounds of Arklow House Farm, to build a temporary settlement before moving south.
Residence and visitors to the area should be aware that they are fully armed with bows, arrows, swords, shield’s and spears and the public should approach with caution. As history has taught us Vikings can be fearsome warriors if provoked.
However there is evidence to suggest that they will come in peace, as there are women & children in their party. It was felt that they wanted to share and promote their history, culture, crafts, and relay stories of heroic deeds.
As Theddlethorpe is a small unarmed Village and in the interest of diplomacy, friendship and peace, the Spirit of the Marsh Team negotiated terms with these Vikings, known as Bi Frost Guard. It was agreed Pam & Dave Smith who own Arklow House Farm are to accommodate them, and allow them to set up camp, and also to give them an arena to perform re-enactments of Battles from the Dark Ages. If any visiting public are brave enough they can dress up & join in too.
