Vriedysse from Raklev

The Vriedysse von Raklev is a completely closed primeval dolmen in Raklev , a suburb of Kalundborg on the island of Zealand in Denmark . The complex was built between 3500 and 2800 BC. BC as a large stone grave of the funnel cup culture (TBK).

The dolmen , located on the remains of a round hill, consists of four bearing stones and the large capstone on top, but reduced by a lateral split. The side (west and east) bearing stones consist of large boulders lying on the longest narrow side, while the other two side stones are narrow and stand upright. On the southern bearing stone there are some very large and several smaller bowls . Two curbs can be seen on the western edge of the hill.

See also

• Nordic megalithic architecture
• Great stone graves in Denmark

literature

• Karsten Kjer Michaelsen: Politikens bog om Danmarks oldtid (= Politikens håndbøger ). Politiken, Copenhagen 2002, ISBN 87-567-6458-8

Web links

• Description Engl. Sketch and picture
• Description Danish Sketch and picture
• Vriedysse

Coordinates: 55 ° 41 ′ 46.1 ″  N , 11 ° 4 ′ 31.6 ″  E