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Sacrificial deposits in the Late Bronze Age

The number of votive deposits recovered from the Late Bronze Age runs to more than a thousand. There is great variation in their content, although several object types appear repeatedly – arm rings, for example. Most sacrifices were deposited in bogs, lakes and other water areas, but they could also be placed near large stones or at barrows. Perhaps the sacrifices were part of ceremonial feasts.

Sacrificial deposits in the Late Bronze Age
Sacrificial deposit of two spiral arm rings, an oath ring and gold bar from near Ramløse, county of Frederiksborg.
Sacrificial deposits in the Late Bronze Age
Distribution of sacrificial deposits of metal objects in Denmark from the 11th to the 8th century BC.
Sacrificial deposits in the Late Bronze Age
Deposit find from Vejle area. The find includes twisted neck rings, arm rings and needles.