Zeigen slawische Namen mit altsorbisch grod wirklich eine Burg an? Was verbirgt sich hinter den Ortsnamen mit dem altsorbischen Element grod?

Abstract

This article discusses whether Old Sorbian toponyms including the
element grod really do indicate a fortification. The paper arises out of a disagreement
between the archaeological point of view and the linguistic interpretation
of names formerly containing grod. The recommendation offered here is to
explain such toponyms as names that refer to a settlement that provides shelter.