Due to its location, this ancient monument is one of the most visited on Langeland. The two chambers on the mound under the trees also resemble the iconic shape of dolmens in Denmark. It is uncertain how long the dolmen was originally, as there are no kerb stones. The stones lying on the edge of the mound cannot be attributed to the original construction of the long dolmen with certainty.
Traces from the Bronze Age
On the surface of the capstone of the north-eastern chamber there are some small round indentations. The cupshaped rock carvings date back to the Bronze Age and are thought to have had a function in religious rituals or ceremonies. They were probably applied to the stones around 2,000 years after the dolmen was built. No archaeological excavations of the chambers have been carried out, but the long dolmens functioned as graves for local families.
The north-eastern chamber consists of 11 support stones (two partially overturned) and two capstones. There are 10 Bronze Age carvings on the northern capstone (which has collapsed) and 2-3 on the other. On the western side of the 1.8 metre long corridor are two support stones.
The south-west chamber consists of eight support stones and a capstone. The 2m corridor to the southeast consists of 2 support stones on each side. One of the many oak trees on the mound has grown up in the centre of the chamber, contributing to the atmosphere of the mound but also threatening it in the long term.
Watch out for fallen branches in windy weather!
More Hidden Stories
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The project Langelands Hidden Stories is supported by the Danish Outdoor Council and developed by VisitLangeland and Langelands Museum.
