Runddysse from Snave

Scheme of a Runddysse seen from above

The Runddysse of Snave is located near Stubberup on the Hindsholm peninsula on the Danish island of Funen . The name Snave Dyssekammer also occurs on Fyn in the Dreslette dolmens .

The Runddysse , which was already under protection in 1886, is a megalithic system of the Funnel Beaker Culture (TBK), which was built between 3500 and 2800 BC. Was built. It consists of three preserved bearing stones and one of two cap stones. The south-western access part is missing. Remnants of the hill have been preserved.

Nearby, a little further to the north, are the passage graves Brockdorff 1–3 .

See also

• Nordic megalithic architecture
• Great stone graves in Denmark

literature

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

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Runddysse is the name commonly used in Denmark for dolmens that are located in a round hill. In contrast, dolmens in a barren bed are called Langdysse

Web links

• Description Engl. and pictures

Coordinates: 55 ° 34 ′ 8.5 "  N , 10 ° 39 ′ 33.7"  E