The craftsmanship and detail of the stonework is incredibly intricate, and has left many experts scratching their heads as they search for an explanation.
I confess that the chip in the stonework was a sufficient clue to suggest the true solution, and that I blame myself for not having attained it sooner.
" There was some sign of violence on the stonework of the bridge—a perfectly fresh chip just opposite the body. Could you suggest any possible explanation of that" ?
The power of the stonework seems to echo the force of medieval Christianity - a force that was necessary to tame those Vikings, turning them from pagan raiders into Christian farmers.