Excavation of a farmmound at Vassvik in Hadsel
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Archaeological excavation, archaeology, medieval period, farm mound, cultural layersAbstract
Parts of the farm mound at Vassvik in Hadsel were investigated by the University Museum between 18.09.23 and 06.10.23. Two smaller areas were opened, one on the north side and one on the south side of the current main house on the property, which together measured 33.6 m2. Of this, approximately 5.5 m2 was investigated in detail. Cultural layers up to 90 cm thick were documented, and clay, iron, bone, wood, ceramics and leather were found. The finds reflect many different types of activities, with somewhat different distribution in the two investigated areas. The oldest dating is from 1028 – 1152 and the youngest from 1643 – 1797. There is a clear cessation of settlement in the 14th century. The settlement has a good location in relation to the exploitation of natural resources, farming, fishing and event networks/roads.
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