Further information::
In grave no. 30, excavated in 1870 by Oluf Rygh, a sickle, a knife, a bone comb, and a sewing needle was found. In total, 3 sickles have been found in graves at Veien, and they have generally been discovered in both male and female graves from the Iron Age.

The harvest was an important aspect of life in prehistory, where fertility and crops laid the foundation for prosperity on the farm. A surplus of crops would give the keeper the ability to feed a growing following.   

Generosity by providing food and drink was an important aspect of social structures, ensuring friendships and strengthening unity. At Veien, many feasts would be held, as this power centre controlled a surplus of grain and other goods.

The Tune rune stone, dated to c. 400 CE, is one of the oldest runestones in Norway. The inscription gives a hint of the importance of controlling resources. The stone is erected to an important man named Vodurid, referred to as 'witadahalaiban,' interpreted as the bread-giver or bread-supplier. We see a similar phenomenon in the title 'lord,' which is from roughly the same time and comes from 'hlafweard' - bread-guardian.