raderingen

Raderingen is a term used in Swedish-language contexts to denote a ring-shaped pattern or arrangement. The form is a compound built from rad, meaning line or row, with the definite suffix -ringen, yielding a noun that can describe circular or concentric features across disciplines.

In archaeology and cultural geography, raderingen describes circular enclosures or landscapes formed by consecutive rings—earthworks, ditches, or posthole rings arranged in concentric circles. Such features appear in ceremonial sites, forts, or ritual landscapes dating from late prehistoric periods. The concept is used to analyze spatial organization and symbolic meaning in past cultures.

In astronomy and planetary geology, raderingen is used to refer to ring systems around planets or ring-like crater chains on moons, as well as to any circular annulus visible in telescopic imagery. The term helps describe structures that exhibit concentric symmetry or radial layering in celestial contexts.

In art, design, and jewelry, raderingen denotes motifs based on concentric circles or radiating rings. It is common in decorative patterns, logos, and architectural ornamentation inspired by circular symmetry, often valued for its balance and visual emphasis on a central point.

Usage varies by field; the term is primarily descriptive rather than a fixed technical designation. See also: ring, annulus, henge, bullseye motif.