Messinghøje - Mejls, Danmark
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Axel-F
N 55° 40.932 E 008° 30.157
32U E 468725 N 6170822
Southern one of two clearly visible hills called Brass mounds (Messinghøje) in a meadow near Mejls.
Waymark Code: WM18PJF
Location: Region Syddanmark, Denmark
Date Posted: 09/06/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member FamilieFrohne
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Anlæg og datering
Gravgenstand, Bronzealder (dateret 1500 - 1301 f.Kr.)
Rundhøj, Bronzealder (dateret 1500 - 1301 f.Kr.)

Fredningstekst
Høj, 2,3 x 22 m. Topgravning: 4 m bred og 2/3 m dyb fortsat over siden mod SØ. Afgravet mod V. Lyng- og græsgroet i ager.
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Construction and dating
Grave object, Bronze Age (dated 1500 - 1301 BC)
Rundhøj, Bronze Age (dated 1500 - 1301 BC)

Conservation text
High, 2.3 x 22 m. Top excavation: 4 m wide and 2/3 m deep, continued over the side towards the SE. Excavated towards the W. The heather and grass growth in fields.
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One of two clearly visible hills in the landscape, The hill seems to be untouched by the farmer who is using the surrounding area. The hill appears to be or a refuge hill or a site for burying people... The hill is covered with grass and some bushes. It's just near the roadside.
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