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D50 Noordsleen
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
D50 Noordsleen submitted by Martin_L on 3rd Sep 2010. Pole aerial view from the South-East showing the halfway exposed 17m x 4,35m chamber [1] and the oval enclosure. The covering barrow is largely removed as well as the drywalling.
The position of the lateral entrance is marked "E". The passage is robbed except for one orthostat, but the positions of the 3 missing orthostats are marked with concrete implements.
Photo taken in August 2010
[1]Reference: van Giffen, A.E., De hunebedden in Nederland, Utrecht 1925, pl. 106
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Log Text: Just wonderful! I stood in front of the megalithic grave with my mouth open and couldn't stop being amazed. Such well-preserved graves are so rare that my heart just starts beating when I visit one!
D5 Zeijen
Date Added: 8th Jun 2025
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 17th May 2025. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D5 Zeijen submitted by Martin_L on 4th Mar 2012. From the SW. The skeleton of the 4 capstone passage grave is surrounded by significant remains of its barrow. Slightly trapezoid chamber appr. 7,5m by 2,5m (WNW)/ 2,1m (ENE).
Reference: van Giffen, A.E. , De Hunebedden In Nederland, Utrecht, 1925, Pl. 13
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Log Text: Beautifully situated amidst fields and even with its own parking bay. A well-maintained grave.
D49 Schoonoord
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
D49 Schoonoord submitted by Martin_L on 5th Jun 2009. April 2009. The site viewed from the South-East. Restored by Professor van Giffen.
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Log Text: At the end of my trip to the Netherlands today, this megalithic grave was an absolute highlight!
D47 Angelslo
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 5
D47 Angelslo submitted by Martin_L on 27th Aug 2010. Pole aerial of the restored 5 capstone chamber. The tomb was partly well preserved, but capstones C3, C4, and C5 (counting from the NW) were missing as well as 4 orthostats and a possible passage when Professor van Giffen examined the site.
August 2010
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Log Text: My first visit to a Dutch megalithic tomb. It's in the middle of a residential area, which doesn't add to the ambience. However, it is surprisingly well preserved/restored.
D46 Angelslo
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
D46 Angelslo submitted by Martin_L on 9th Aug 2010. Oblique aerial from the West. When Prof. van Giffen examined this massive 9,5m x 3,5m chamber in the early 20th century the orthostats were still in situ except for N2, but the capstones were scattered around. One capstone is missing and one is only partly preserved (now used as C1). C2 shows tool-marks from historic destruction attempts. Van Giffen assumed the entrance between orthostats S3 and S4. The position is marked "E". No traces left of a possible passage or an enclosure.
July 20...
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Log Text: This megalithic tomb is also located directly in a residential area and is therefore easy to reach. Really enjoyed my break here as the tomb is also in amazing condition like D47.
D45 Emmen
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D45 Emmen submitted by Martin_L on 5th Aug 2010. Central and eastern part of this impressive 9 capstone passage grave with oval enclosure viewed from the NW. Chamber measuring 18m by 2,5m-4,5m (clear: 15m by 1,2m -3m). Width maximum at the centre where the lateral passage is situated. July 2010 Reference: Giffen, A.E. van, 1925: De hunebedden in Nederland.
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Log Text: One of the most impressive megalithic tombs I have visited so far. It is definitely worth the visit!
D44 Westenesch
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 5
D44 Westenesch submitted by Martin_L on 5th May 2009. Only few stones remained of this tomb. The original structure is unknown. The large capstone is resting on 3 orthostats, but only one (on the right in this picture) still is in situ (April 2009)
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Log Text: Located next to a farm and easy to get to. Rather one of the smaller plants in this area.
D43 Emmen Schimmeres
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D43 Emmen Schimmeres submitted by Sunflowerbird on 7th Mar 2005. Emmen Schimeres is the only 'langgraf' in the Netherlands and feels very much like Wayland's Smithy. It has a complete kerb of massive stones and its chambers are just beginning to show through what is left of its barrow. A monster and a beauty just on the outskirts of Emmen (off the Odoorn Road). Signposted. Opposite the Mazda garage.
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Log Text: Amazingly large and beautifully preserved. A magical place of the kind to visit!
D42 Emmeres
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D42 Emmeres submitted by peterpf on 29th Jul 2006. A close view of D42
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Log Text: Easily accessible via a small forest path and thanks to the two trees a really nice ambience despite the rather ruined megalithic tomb.
D41 Emmermeer
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 2 Access 4
D41 Emmermeer submitted by Sunflowerbird on 9th Mar 2005. D41 Emmermeer
Go out of Emmen on the Odoorn road into the suburb of Emmermeer and on the side of the road is this wonderful monument. Hundreds of motorists must pass it every day.
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Log Text: A small facility located directly on the street. Easy to visit and still intact despite its proximity to modernity.
D40 Emmen
Date Added: 1st Jun 2025
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Sep 2024. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
D40 Emmen submitted by Martin_L on 5th Dec 2010. Close-up view of the 2 capstone passage grave from the South-Southeast. Evening in June 2009
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Log Text: An impressive megalithic monument that towers over the two smaller ones and, together with the landscape, creates a beautiful picture. I highly recommend it!
D4 Midlaren
Date Added: 8th Jun 2025
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 17th May 2025. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
D4 Midlaren submitted by Martin_L on 14th Sep 2011. Pole aerial view. Skeleton of a 7 capstone passage grave, halfways embedded into the ground/remains of its barrow. Measuring approx. 14,8m by 3,8m. Damaged passage marked "P".
Currently the partly ruined farm buildings beside it are getting restored.
August 2011
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Log Text: Located right next to the other megalithic tomb, you can still see how separate the two were. The burial mound must have been impressive.
D39 Emmen
Date Added: 1st Jun 2025
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Sep 2024. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
D39 Emmen submitted by Martin_L on 20th Aug 2009. The central capstone still is in situ (June 2009).
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Log Text: Here, too, the rather small megalithic tomb is severely damaged. Only a few stones remain. Fortunately, the overgrowth of heather has prevented it from becoming overgrown.
D38 Emmen
Date Added: 1st Jun 2025
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Sep 2024. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
D38 Emmen submitted by Martin_L on 11th Jan 2012. Pole aerial from the NE. The 8m by 2,4m chamber is oriented SW-NE. The entrance was located between orthostats SE3 and SE4. Capstones C3, C4, C5 (counting from the SW) are robbed as well as the passage.
August 2010
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Log Text: The megalithic tomb is badly damaged, but still easy to find in the small heathland of the forest.
D3 Midlaren
Date Added: 8th Jun 2025
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 17th May 2025. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
D3 Midlaren submitted by Martin_L on 23rd Aug 2011. Skeleton of a largely exposed six capstone passage grave, 10,7m x 3,7m. Pole aerial view from the East. Two orthostats of the lateral passage remaining in the south.
Reference: van Giffen, A.E. , De Hunebedden In Nederland, Utrecht, 1925, Pl. 9
August 2011
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Log Text: Both megalithic tombs are located directly between two residential properties and can be reached via a narrow path.
D29 Borger
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D29 Borger submitted by madcat on 22nd Jun 2005. Forms a twin together with D28.
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Log Text: This dolmen is just in the near of the other number 28 dolmen. Easily accessible by car and kept in wonderful condition. These two dolmens were definitely worth the visit.
D28 Borger
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D28 Borger submitted by ShamrockStone on 4th Oct 2020. D28 Borger
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Log Text: Easily accessible by car and kept in wonderful condition. These two dolmens were definitely worth the visit.
D27 Borger
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
D27 Borger submitted by dmlovelock on 22nd Dec 2004. Hunebed D27, the largest in Holland, Nov 1 2004. About 25 yards long, it stands beside the Hunebedden Information Center. The Center has several exhibits (in Dutch).
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Log Text: The largest 'hunebed' in the Netherlands was definitely worth a visit. Extremely large megaliths that are otherwise rarely seen in combination with a grave.
D25 Bronneger
Date Added: 24th Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D25 Bronneger submitted by Sunflowerbird on 12th Mar 2005. D25 Bronneger
Very close to D23 and badly trashed D24 in a copse near to D21 and D22, D25 is a very sweet hunebed of the smaller type.
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Log Text: The tomb is the most impressive of the 3 in this area. Beautiful preserved!
D24 Bronneger
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D24 Bronneger submitted by Alta-Falisa on 31st Jul 2017. D24 in the foreground. Behind it, D23. SEP.2012
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Log Text: Like D23 already very disturbed, but still an eye-catcher!