Museum Nordsjælland announces major Iron Age excavation and folklore search

Museum Nordsjælland is conducting archaeological research and public appeals to better understand historical folklore and ancient settlements in the North Zealand region.

Archaeologists have received approval from the Agency for Culture and Palaces to begin a major excavation in Allerød. Preliminary investigations at Sportsvej suggest the site may be one of the largest Iron Age settlements in the area, showing evidence of 18 houses, a cellar, and cooking stone pits. The excavation is expected to cost approximately 2.5 million DKK, with funding to be decided by the Allerød Municipality.

Additionally, the museum is calling on citizens to report mysterious objects found during home renovations, particularly in buildings over 100 years old. Items such as animal skulls, fossilized sea urchins, or small clay pots found under floorboards may have historically served as superstitious protections against illness, accidents, or death. The museum aims to use these findings to map patterns in ancient folk beliefs.