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As you pass the Eigerøy bridge on your way out Norda Sundet by boat, Krossnes and Krossvik appear on the port side.
There are various theories about names with crosses in them. Some claim that crosses were put up along the coast as navigation marks. Others believe that they referred to important harbours, or were erected as symbols of the Christianisation of Norway. Harbour crosses are a well-known concept. For example, the harbour cross on Kvitsøy stands on Krossøynå. It is therefore tempting to believe that there may have been a cross on Krossneset at the entrance to Eikundasund.
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We recognise the Viking Orvar Odd from an Icelandic saga. He was born and grew up at Berglyd in the very south of Rogaland. Join us on a journey through Odd's kingdom. Follow in his footsteps in Egersund and Sokndal.