Viking architecture could be as sophisticated as their ships and often were built by the same people. Below are examples from 8th century onward to Eero Saarinen modern interpretation of same in the Hockey Rink at Yale University. In each structure you can see the link and the complex structures involved. The system provides a clear span uncommon to other systems of the time let alone strength.
Hockey Rink: https://www.google.com/search?q=hock...ed=0CAgQ_AUoAQ
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