The excavation in the locality of Broilo di Illegio (Tolmezzo – UD) began in 2004 and has uncovered a fortified hill site dating to the second half of the 10th century, with evidence for earlier occupation on the site. In a first period (mid 9th century ?) the area was occupied by a series of timber structures, of which only the post holes remain (huts and storage structures). These structures were dismantled and to the west a masonry tower was built (internal surface area circa 50 m2). On the ground floor was a store for legumes and cereals which was burnt out. On the eastern side stood another quadrangular masonry built structure (circa 10 m2) which had been protected by a massive dump of earth so as to form a sort of mote.