Note 1 — Chapter II
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According to Worsaae, the “stone” period in Denmark preceded the Celts, who possessed settled abodes in Europe 2000 years ago, by about a thousand years. The “bronze” period must have prevailed in the early part of the Christian era, when the Goths were inhabitants of the country. The “iron” period can first be traced in Norway and Sweden with any certainty in the fourth and fifth centuries. In Denmark the use of iron superseded the use of bronze altogether about 700 A.D. But it is hardly necessary to observe, that there is still much controversy among antiquarians on this difficult subject.