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.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Early medieval waterscapes. Risk and opportunities for (im)material cultural exchange. Neue Studien zur Sachsenforschung |
Editors | Rica Annaert |
Number of pages | 8 |
Volume | 8 |
Place of Publication | Brussel |
Publisher | Onroerend Erfoged |
Publication date | 2019 |
Pages | 37-45 |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Event | 67th Sachsensymposion in Antwerp: Early medieval waterscapes. Risks and opportunities for (im)material cultural exchange - Antwerpen, Belgium Duration: 17 Sept 2016 → 19 Sept 2016 Conference number: 67 https://www.sachsensymposion.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/67.-Sachsensymposion-2016-Antwerpen.pdf |
Conference
Conference | 67th Sachsensymposion in Antwerp |
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Number | 67 |
Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Antwerpen |
Period | 17/09/2016 → 19/09/2016 |
Internet address |
Series | Neue Studien zur Sachenforschung |
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Volume | 8 |