The 7 Viking Ring Forts - Trelleborg

[Judi Lynn]

A trelleborg or ring fort was a circular fortification built across Denmark and Sweden during the Viking age. Similar structures have been found throughout Northern Europe, particularly in Ireland, but none have the same strict and precise geometrical design of the Scandinavian ring fortresses.


A TRELLEBORG OR RING FORT WAS A CIRCULAR FORTIFICATION BUILT ACROSS DENMARK AND SWEDEN DURING THE VIKING AGE.
Similar structures have been found throughout Northern Europe, particularly in Ireland, but none have the same strict and precise geometrical design of the Scandinavian ring fortresses.

Around 974 the Danish Viking king Harald Bluetooth lost control of the Danevirke and parts of Southern Jutland to the Saxons. The entire complex of fortifications, bridges and roads which were built around 980 are presumed by some to be Harald’s work, and part of a larger defensive system.

A TRELLEBORG OR RING FORT WAS A CIRCULAR FORTIFICATION BUILT ACROSS DENMARK AND SWEDEN DURING THE VIKING AGE.
Similar structures have been found throughout Northern Europe, particularly in Ireland, but none have the same strict and precise geometrical design of the Scandinavian ring fortresses.

Around 974 the Danish Viking king Harald Bluetooth lost control of the Danevirke and parts of Southern Jutland to the Saxons. The entire complex of fortifications, bridges and roads which were built around 980 are presumed by some to be Harald’s work, and part of a larger defensive system.

Another theory suggests that the forts were built as boot camps for Sweyn Forkbeard’s troops prior to his invasion of England.

To date, archaeologists have uncovered 7 ring forts, with some possible sites currently under investigation that includes Rygge in Norway.

More:
https://www.heritagedaily.com/2018/05/the-7-viking-ring-forts-trelleborg/119665








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[yonder]

1. Interesting, thanks

I wonder if the "spokes" were aligned with respect to solstice, calendar, leylines, geology, etc. or if they were just arbitrary? I didn't see any reference to that in the link. Also, borg = fortification, place of protection is likely related to berg = village, town, etc.

The name Trelleborg certainly caught my eye. That was the brand name of the motorcycle tires I often used racing motocross in the 70's. I know now it's not just a brand, but a thing. And I think I get the tire marketing: round things to gain traction on what is outside while protecting that which is inside.

thanks again