Holger Danskes Høj

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The passage grave of Holger Danskes Høj is located in Ulvedalen (valley) near Nørremark, north of Bygholm Sø (lake), near Horsens in Jutland in Denmark . It dates from the Neolithic Age 3500–2800 BC. And is a megalithic system 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.

Scheme of passage grave (cross-section) 1 = support stone, 2 = cap stone, 3 = mound, 4 = seal, 5 = wedge stones, 6 = access, 7 = threshold stone. 8 = floor slabs, 9 = sub-floor depots, 10 = intermediate masonry 11 = curb stones

description

The passage grave lies on a natural hill ( Danish Høj ) whose sides have been excavated. The almost round and low chamber with a diameter of 3.6 m, which is unusual for a passage grave, is held by 11 supporting stones that are 1.1 to 1.3 m high. All former capstones (probably two or three) are missing. The entrance is in the south and is about 2.5 m long and 0.7 m wide. It has 0.7 and 0.9 m high bearing stones, two in the west (one missing) and three in the east. The spaces between them were filled with dry masonry . The capstones of the corridor are also missing.

The Bygholm Nørremark Langdysse is nearby .

See also

literature

  • Peter V. Glob : prehistoric monuments of Denmark . Wachholtz, Neumünster 1968.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Holger Danske (Holger, the Dane) is a Danish legendary hero who was first mentioned in the old French chanson de geste .

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Coordinates: 55 ° 52 '23.1 "  N , 9 ° 48' 58.7"  E