Illerup Ådal

Illerup Ådal is a river valley and archeological site located near Skanderborg in East Jutland, Denmark [1]. The oldest deposit in Illerup Ådal contained 300 spear points, two with the name Wagnijo written in runes, plus shields, belts, and scabbards [1]. In addition, about 129 tinderboxes, and 124 combs were unearthed [1]. The first archaeological findings at the river valley of Illerup Ådal were revealed in 1950, during some drainage work [1]. The area was subsequently excavated from 1950 till 1956 and again from 1975 to 1985 [1]. During the excavations more than 15,000 items, mainly Iron Age weapons and personal equipment from 200 to 500 AD, were found [1].