Megalithic systems from Munkebo
The megalithic complexes of Munkebo (also called Præstegaards Mark) in the municipality of Kerteminde are on Garbæksvej in the industrial area of Munkebo , at the beginning of the Hindsholm peninsula on the Danish island of Funen . They date from the Neolithic around 3000 BC. BC and are megalithic systems of the funnel beaker culture (TBK). The passage grave ( Danish: Jættestue ) is a form of Neolithic megalithic systems, which consists of a chamber and a structurally separated, lateral passage. This form is primarily found in Denmark, Germany and Scandinavia, as well as occasionally in France and the Netherlands.
Nyhøj 1
The approximately three meter long chamber of the small passage grave is oriented northeast-southwest, about two meters wide and 1.75 m high. The corridor is about 2.5 meters long and has five preserved bearing stones. The restored complex consists of eight completely preserved bearing stones, while the cap stones are missing. The approximately 1.6 m high hill is 13.5 by 7.0 meters in size.
Nyhøj 2
The approximately five meter long chamber is oriented northeast-southwest, about two meters wide and 1.6 m high. The corridor is about two meters long and 0.75 m wide and has two preserved bearing stones. The restored complex consists of 11 completely preserved bearing stones, while all (probably four) cap stones are missing. The oval round hill has a diameter of 15 by 13 meters.
The dolmen
The Munkebo Polygonal Column is located nearby in a hill about 15.0 m long and nine meters wide and 1.5 m high. The 1.8 m high chamber measures 1.8 m by 1.5 m and consists of five supporting stones and a capstone. The access gap is in the east. All stones are missing from the corridor that is usually in front.
Lindelydyssen
Munkebo Lindelydyssen (also called Lindely) is a polygonal chamber with access to the southeast in the open grassland, freestanding on the remains of an eroded hill. The chamber has a diameter of about 2.0 m. Seven bearing stones carry a large capstone, the second is missing. There are many indentations on the capstone surface, most of which are natural. There are two bearing stones of the corridor and little dry stone masonry between the stones.
The "Lindely polygonal pole" is a transition type. Its second capstone, which is atypical for this type, and the bearing stones that are not inclined inwards ultimately make it a “small passage grave” as it is sometimes referred to.
See also
literature
- Peter V. Glob : prehistoric monuments of Denmark. Wachholtz, Neumünster 1968.
- Jürgen E. Walkowitz: The megalithic syndrome. European cult sites of the Stone Age (= contributions to the prehistory and early history of Central Europe. Vol. 36). Beier & Beran, Langenweißbach 2003, ISBN 3-930036-70-3 .
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Coordinates: 55 ° 27 '33 " N , 10 ° 32' 48.2" E