Ravnefjellet / Ravnetoppen

The Bygdeborg Ravnefjellet / Ravnetoppen (also Ravneberget Bygdeborg ) is a fortification from the Iron Age (around 400 AD)

Bygde- or Tjuveborg is the Norwegian name for hill castles on mountains that are inaccessible from several sides (usually three). Ravnefjellet / Ravnetoppen is located on the hill of the same name near Hunn in the municipality of Fredrikstad in the province of Viken .

Over 70 such fortifications are known in the former province of Østfold and around 300 in all of Norway, particularly in the area around Oslo and in Rogaland and Trøndelag , which is a sign of their importance. Most of the fortifications dating from AD 100–600 were probably in use at the same time. The fortification on Ravnefjellet / Ravnetoppen is the only one that has been subjected to an archaeological investigation. The natural stone barrier walls in the north and east have been preserved.

There are several theories about how these systems function. Although the buildings suggest a defensive system, this is not proven. Therefore, the ramparts are compared with Slavic ramparts , which, like the later medieval cities, were protected dwelling places and religious centers. The function as a refuge is also considered for some, but it should be a uniform reason for use.

Nearby is the cemetery of Hunn (Norwegian Hunnfeltene ).

literature

Heid Gjøstein Resi: Gravplassen Hunn i Østfold . 1986, Finn boken, ISBN 82-7181-052-9 .

Web links

Ravnefjellet / Ravnetoppen in kulturminnesok.no (Norwegian)
Pictures of the Bygdeborg Ravnefjellet / Ravnetoppen

59.225433 11.07092Coordinates: 59 ° 13 ′ 31.6 ″ N , 11 ° 4 ′ 15.3 ″ E