Ismantorps Borg 2

by Elaine Berger

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Ismantorps Borg 2

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Elaine Berger

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The fort was built and used between 300 and 600 AD. The fort lies out of the way, but still close to surrounding villages. It was inspired by Roman camps, with hints of Nordic mythology. It is likely the fort had a largely military function, perhaps as a training camp, meeting place and store for plundered wares. It has 95 sets of house foundations close to each other. Homes and workshops have a door opening in the end wall. Stables, animal sheds and barns have only one end wall. Small-scale excavations of the fort have unearthed few artefacts and no cultural layer. It all suggests that Ismantorp was never a long-term settlement.

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August 12th, 2019

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