Megalithic Portal: Latest from Odense (Fyn North), Denmark

Voldtofte Luseh�j

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:33:50 GMT

]]>Ancient stinging nettles reveal Bronze Age trade connections around Europe. The Luseh�j Round Barrow on the island Fyn is one of the largest round barrows in Denmark. It has a diameter of 36 m and is 6 m high. First excavations were carried out by Frederick the 7th in 1861. They found a stone cist from the bronze age.

Strandby Vartov Dysse

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:18:06 GMT

]]>. Burial Chamber (Dolmen) in Odense (Fyn North)

H�re Bjerge Stenkiste

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:14:16 GMT

. Stenkiste (Yngre Bronzealder) (Stone Cist Young Bronzeage) in Odense

Glavendrup

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:14:16 GMT

]]>. Runesten, Skibss�tning, Stenkiste

Ejlby Stenkiste

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:14:16 GMT

. Stenkiste (Yngre Stenalder) (Stone Cist) in Odense

Dallund Folehave Stenkiste

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:14:16 GMT

. Stenkiste (Senneolitikum) (Stone Cist 2400-1800 BCE) in Odense

Skamby J�ttestue

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:53:13 GMT

]]>. J�ttestue (Passage Grave) near Odense (Fyn) Passage grave, surrounded by remains of a Round Barrow. Chamber 3.3 x1,9 m, oriented NNE-SSW, consisting of 9 construction stones, 3 to N, 2 to E, 2 to S and 2 against W. The chamber is almost pear-shaped, and covered by 2 large capstones. On the west capstone seen 15-20 cupmarks, on the south-eastern part of the surface. Passage towards SSE, it consists of 5 construction stones, 3 west and 2 east. The passage is 0.5 to 0.7 m wide. There is a lot of drywall preserved. A very well preserved j�ttestuekammer, located close to populated areas, with relatively easy access.

Stensby Megalitgrav

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:53:13 GMT

]]>. Megalitgrav (Burial Chamber) near Odense (Fyn) Rectangular burial chamber, oriented ESE-WNW. Chamber is approx. 2.5 m x 1.5 m and clearance under the capstones are up to 1.0 m. Outside stone chamber measuring approx. 3.5 x 3.5 m. The tomb is covered with a heavy capstone closing the entire chamber. On the capstone are at least 18 cupmarks. A dyke is only 5 meters from the chamber against SW.

Snave Dyssekammer

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:53:13 GMT

]]>. Megalitgrav (Burial Chamber) on the island Fyn. An excavated burial chamber. 4 carrying stones and a huge capstone. One stone to the North End, two side stones to the east, a leftover west, a stone is here taken away, southward now lower entrance stone.

Snave Runddysse

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:53:13 GMT

]]>. Megalitgrav (Burial Chamber) in Odense A free-standing dolmen formed by 3 carrying stones and 1 capstone.