The Danevirke or Danework [2] (modern Danish spelling: Dannevirke; in Old Norse: Danavirki, in German: Danewerk, literally meaning earthwork of the Danes [3]) is a system of Danish …

Apr 30, 2020 · One such system of walled fortifications is known as the Danevirke, a lesser known, but equally important historical system of earth wall ramparts built by the Danes on the …

The trading centre of Hedeby and the defensive system of the Danevirke consist of a spatially linked complex of earthworks, walls and ditches, a settlement, cemeteries and a harbour …

During the Second War of Schleswig, the fortifications of Danevirke were evacuated by the Danish army in 1864. This marked the last military use of the ancient defence structure of …

Also known as: Danevirke, Danewerk, Dannevirke, Dannewerk, Dannewirk. Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors …

Apr 13, 2020 · The Danevirke is system of large defensive earthworks and walls that stretches across the neck of the Cimbrian peninsula in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The defences run …

Dec 10, 2021 · Safely tucked away behind their Danevirke, the Danes could exploit the weakness of the Franks without fear of retaliation. Danish Vikings attacked, raided and plundered the …

As part of the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Border Complex Haithabu and Danevirke, the fortification represents a crucial link between Scandinavia and mainland Europe in the …

May 30, 2024 · During the First Schleswig War, which pitted Denmark against the German Confederation in 1848, the danevirke was reinforced with trenches and artillery, becoming a …

The historic fortress of Danevirke is known as Northern Europe’s largest ancient fortification monument and a UNESCO world heritage site. The new museum is a new entrance to this …