Viking DNA - The Wirral and West Lancashire Project (Paperback)

Viking DNA: The Wirral and West Lancashire Project details a genetic survey that took place between 2002 and 2007, focusing on men from old families from these areas. These 'Viking hot spots' in North West England exhibit many archaeological and historical features proving them to have had a clear Viking presence. The survey, led by Stephen Harding, Mark Jobling and Turi King, aimed to discover just how deep these Viking roots lay - by tracing the DNA of the local populace back to their Viking ancestors. A fascinating insight into the North West's history and people, Viking DNA: The Wirral and West Lancashire Project is a comprehensive journey into the region's past that will captivate its readers.