How did Iron Age village life differ from Bronze Age life in Denmark?

Following the transition from the Bronze Age (c. 1700–500 BCE) to the Iron Age in Denmark, village life underwent several notable shifts:

• Architecture and Settlement: Iron Age farm buildings were generally smaller than those constructed during the Bronze Age. While these structures were typically moved every generation, the practice of re-erecting buildings on former plots suggests that populations remained settled in specific areas rather than migrating away.12
• Societal Complexity: The Iron Age saw the development of a more complex village society. This era was marked by the establishment of fixed trading connections with the Romans and, toward its conclusion, the emergence of the first trading towns at sites like Hedeby and Ribe.12
• Cultural Practices: Evidence indicates that slavery was practiced during the Iron Age. Additionally, the tradition of placing valuable objects and people as offerings in bogs—such as the famous Tollund Man—continued from earlier periods.12