The settlement has probably only be occupied during the summer months, when the place has functioned as a commercial center. Leader of The Museum at Sønderborg Castle Jens Raben performed in 1931-33 on the spot, just place in 1971-72 were studied. There were traces of temporary buildings on approx. 3 x 4 meters and a very large number of animal bones, which could indicate that the site has been mostly used as a slaughter place and trading center with meat.