Borremose fortification, Protected ancient monument in Rebild Municipality, Denmark
Borremose fortification is an Iron Age settlement built on gravel ground in a rectangular form, surrounded by a defensive moat with earth mounds on the inner side. The site shows marked house foundations with turf walls, and an artificial cobbled road about 150 meters long once connected the settlement to higher ground.
This settlement was founded in the 4th century BC and remained inhabited until around 125 BC, showing a long period of use across several centuries. It served as a refuge for the Cimbri people and other early Germanic groups during unsettled times spanning the late Bronze and Iron Ages.
The excavated artifacts reveal how people lived and worked in this settlement, offering insight into early Iron Age communities and their craftsmanship skills. Weapons, clothing, and daily items found here show the routines and concerns of these early inhabitants.
The site is freely accessible with marked paths that let visitors explore the old house sites and the reconstructed roadway. Sturdy footwear is recommended as the ground can be boggy, especially after rain, and the area remains somewhat damp year-round.
The surrounding marsh contains several bog bodies from the Bronze and Iron Ages, with many finds displayed at the Vesthimmerlands Museum. These preserved remains have survived for thousands of years due to the exceptional conditions of the peatland.
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