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Palisade Monument

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Palisade Monument

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  • Location: Vejle, Southern Denmark, Denmark

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    March 16, 2021

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    In the 10th century, Jelling was an important place for Danish royal power. It was here that Gorm the Old (died c. 959) and his son Harald Bluetooth (king c. 959 - c. 987) established a monument area which included, among other things, the two famous runestones. Archaeological remains of a palisade were also found, i.e. a type of fence of large dimensions, made of oak posts and oak planks. The palisade framed the entire area. It was probably built in 968, when Harald Blåtand was king of Denmark.
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    September 13, 2025

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    Today recreated in concrete… once a protective wall of the area… probably a barracks
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    January 6, 2023

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    Well done to show visitors the dimension without spoiling nature.
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    Location: Vejle, Southern Denmark, Denmark

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