Erritsø - new investigations of an aristocratic, early Viking Age manor in Western Denmark c. 700-850 AD

Anne Pedersen, Mads Ravn, Christian Juel, Charlotta Lindblom

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Abstract

In 2006 and 2007 remains of an unusual Late Iron-Age and Early Viking-Age settlement came to light during a rescue excavation at Erritsø, a few hundred metres from the present older bridge connecting the Jutland peninsular with the island of Funen. Most conspicuous were a moat (110 by 110m square) and palisade which surrounded a prominent main hall building. The hall was connected with an inner fence and a small building. Investigations at the site were resumed in 2015. Geophysical investigation followed by archaeological excavation in 2016 revealed that the settlement was more extensive, and 14C-dating of samples from the new excavation provided dates in the 8th and 9th centuries. The site has a highly strategic location and was no doubt important both in practical terms and as a manifestation of control of land and sea traffic the area. Investigations have continued in 2018-19.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TitelEarly medieval waterscapes. Risk and opportunities for (im)material cultural exchange. Neue Studien zur Sachsenforschung
RedaktørerRica Annaert
Antal sider8
Vol/bind8
UdgivelsesstedBrussel
ForlagOnroerend Erfoged
Publikationsdato2019
Sider37-45
StatusUdgivet - 2019
Begivenhed67th Sachsensymposion in Antwerp: Early medieval waterscapes. Risks and opportunities for (im)material cultural exchange - Antwerpen, Belgien
Varighed: 17 sep. 201619 sep. 2016
Konferencens nummer: 67
https://www.sachsensymposion.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/67.-Sachsensymposion-2016-Antwerpen.pdf

Konference

Konference67th Sachsensymposion in Antwerp
Nummer67
Land/OmrådeBelgien
ByAntwerpen
Periode17/09/201619/09/2016
Internetadresse
NavnNeue Studien zur Sachenforschung
Vol/bind8

Emneord

  • Vikingetid
  • Aristokrati
  • Bebyggelse
  • Befæstning

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