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Wanna Steingrab (3)
Date Added: 3rd Sep 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Wanna Steingrab (3) submitted by holger_rix on 2nd Mar 2009. Wanna Steingrab (3)
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Log Text: The last megalithic grave that I visited in this forest. Due to the small size of the area, the megalithic tombs can be found fairly easily.
Wanna Steingrab (5)
Date Added: 3rd Sep 2021
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 5
Wanna Steingrab (5) submitted by Martin_L on 10th Jul 2012. The 3 capstone passage grave viewed from the NE. Parts of the north-eastern capstone show several (at least 27) cupmarks.
2009
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Log Text: This megalithic tomb is right on the road. Easy to find and there are several tumuli in the area.
Wanhoeden Riesenhuette
Date Added: 3rd Sep 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 5
Wanhoeden Riesenhuette submitted by Martin_L on 29th Oct 2007. View NW.
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Log Text: Located directly on the way to the Deichbrand festival site. Very nice megalithic grave with an additional information board.
Wittstedt Steingrab
Date Added: 4th Sep 2021
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 4th Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Wittstedt Steingrab submitted by Martin_L on 4th Jul 2012. From the South: Perfectly preserved passage-grave with 4 chamber-capstones and one passage-capstone situated in moorland west of the village Wittstedt.
Chamber size is appr. 6,5m x 2m. Clear size will probably be appr. 5m x 1,5m.
According to Sprockhoff (Sprockhoff et al., Atlas der Megalithgräber Deutschlands, Teil 3, p. 7) it was discovered comparatively late (around 1910). It was very overgrown by moorland then, so chamber type was hard to determine. Nevertheless Sprockhoff identified 4 ...
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Log Text: Megalithic grave has no direct path. So you have to walk through the meadows.
Drittgeest Turmhuegelburg
Date Added: 13th Sep 2021
Site Type: Misc. Earthwork
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 13th Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 5
Drittgeest Turmhuegelburg submitted by CharcoalBurner89 on 13th Sep 2021. The hill seen from the south of it.
September 13, 2021
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Log Text: At the edge of the valley of the brook 'Alfbach' there is a earth measuring that is 2 meters high and is surrounded by a wide moat. The almost rectangular bulge of earth measuring of 24 x 15 meters has a steep slope and an almost flat surface of 11 x 20 meters. The moat has recently been deepened and widened to serve as a fish pond. The shape and condition no longer reflect the early medieval dimensions. Whether the connection between the moat and the Alfbach existed before can therefore no longer be conclusively clarified. There are also no historical sources about the exact age and affiliation (for example to a count, etc.). However, due to the type of facility, the age can be narrowed down to the 11th to 12th centuries. During this period, however, it must have been given up again and was not expanded into a castle.
Detailed archaeological investigations have not yet been carried out (Status: 1999).
Sources of information:
- Tempel, Wolf-Dieter (1999), Auf ur- und frühgeschichtlichen Spuren durch den Landkreis Rotenburg, Wegweiser zur Vor- und Frühgeschichte Niedersachsen - Heft 22, Oldenburg p. 178
Thanks again to the late Holger Rix, who created this page over 10 years ago!
Heinschenwall Ringwall
Date Added: 13th Sep 2021
Site Type: Misc. Earthwork
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 13th Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 5
Heinschenwall Ringwall submitted by CharcoalBurner89 on 13th Sep 2021. The stones were probably added to the ramparts from destroyed megalithic tombs from the forest in the 20th century.
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Log Text: The wall of 'Heinschenwall' probably gave the nearby village its current name. A connection to the 'Hinzel' Forest (or: 'Heinzel') can also be identified in terms of language. Perhaps the original name of the fort was lost over the centuries. There is also only historical evidence of the facility in the middle of the 17th century. The shape and size of the complex suggest that it was built in the 9th to 11th centuries.
As in the case of the complex in nearby Drittgeest, more precise archeological investigations have not been carried out so far (status: 1999). The stones that can also be seen in the photos were probably only added to the ramparts in the 20th century and probably come from destroyed megalithic graves in the nearby forest.
Sources of information:
- Tempel, Wolf-Dieter (1999), Auf ur- und frühgeschichtlichen Spuren durch den Landkreis Rotenburg, Wegweiser zur Vor- und Frühgeschichte Niedersachsen - Heft 22, Oldenburg p. 161-162
Thanks again to the late Holger Rix, who created this page over 10 years ago!
Selsingen Schalenstein Milleniumwald
Date Added: 15th Sep 2021
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 15th Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 2 Access 5
Selsingen Schalenstein Milleniumwald submitted by Martin_L on 30th Apr 2010. The cup-marked granite erratic in April 2010. The cup-marks are partly deep, but the whole surface is slightly disintegrated.
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Log Text: The cup and ring marks can be seen very clearly on the rock. The front of the stone was converted (through modern interventions) into a welcome stone for the 'Milleniumwald von Selsingen' - 'Millenium Forest of Selsingen'.
Byhusen Steingrab
Date Added: 27th Sep 2021
Site Type: Long Barrow
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 26th Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 2 Access 3
Byhusen Steingrab submitted by holger_rix on 19th Aug 2007. Remains of a stone tomb near Byhusen.
'Naturdenkmal' on official map.
Hidden in an overgrown wall (German Wall) between two fields.
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Log Text: Unfortunately the site is not in good condition. The hunter's high position can work well as a landmark. You can still find some larger stones, which are, however, heavily overgrown.
Wennerstorf Steingrab
Date Added: 3rd Oct 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Wennerstorf Steingrab submitted by holger_rix on 27th Oct 2007. Remains of a Burial Chamber near Wennerstorf.
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Log Text: There are many stones in great disorder. However, the previously existing tumulus can still be seen.
Langenrehm Steingrab
Date Added: 3rd Oct 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Langenrehm Steingrab submitted by holger_rix on 26th Oct 2007. The tomb was almost completly destroyed in the 19th century. Also called Der Hohe Stein
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Log Text: A megalithic grave that is easy to navigate to. The route is partially signposted.
Emsen Ganggrab
Date Added: 3rd Oct 2021
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Emsen Ganggrab submitted by holger_rix on 26th Oct 2007. Emsen Ganggrab
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Log Text: Megalithic grave in very good condition. However, the way to the grave is often very muddy and overgrown. In addition, there are no signs to the megalithic grave from the forest path, so you should rely on your GPS.
Friedeholz Hügelgräber
Date Added: 19th Oct 2021
Site Type: Barrow Cemetery
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 18th Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Friedeholz Hügelgräber submitted by CharcoalBurner89 on 19th Oct 2021. Information board right next to the best preserved tumulus.
October 18, 2021
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Log Text: Well-marked group of tumuli. Easy to find and right next to it with an information board.
Sieben Berge Stühren
Date Added: 19th Oct 2021
Site Type: Barrow Cemetery
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 18th Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 2 Access 5
Sieben Berge Stühren submitted by CharcoalBurner89 on 19th Oct 2021. Informations board in the near of the tumulus.
October 18, 2021
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Log Text: Well signposted and even accessible by car.
Sonnenstein Harpstedt
Date Added: 19th Oct 2021
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 18th Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 5
Sonnenstein Harpstedt submitted by peterpf on 30th Jul 2006. Another view of the stone.
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Log Text: Impressive stone that needs a little more care!
Sonnenstein Beckstedt
Date Added: 19th Oct 2021
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 18th Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 3 Access 5
Sonnenstein Beckstedt submitted by peterpf on 30th Jul 2006. The sun-stone of Beckstedt stands on a low mound.
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Log Text: This stone is a replica. The original is in the museum. Still worth the journey!
Stöttinghausen Hünenburg
Date Added: 19th Oct 2021
Site Type: Stone Fort or Dun
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 18th Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 4 Access 5
Stöttinghausen Hünenburg submitted by CharcoalBurner89 on 19th Oct 2021. Map of the Hünenburg of Stöttinghausen/Twistringen
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Log Text: Well-preserved and restored Saxon castle complex. It is used for village festivals and can even be rented as a wedding location!
Düste Steingrab
Date Added: 19th Oct 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 18th Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Düste Steingrab submitted by Martin_L on 17th Oct 2011. From the East.
October 2011
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Log Text: Megalithic grave easily reached by a short walk.
Arkeburg Burgwall
Date Added: 19th Oct 2021
Site Type: Stone Fort or Dun
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 18th Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 5
Arkeburg Burgwall submitted by CharcoalBurner89 on 19th Oct 2021. Just one of the many information boards that line the circular route.
October 18, 2021
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Log Text: Bronze Age castle in good condition. Very well researched and equipped with a lot of information boards and reconstructions. There is also a reconstruction of an old Saxon house at the entrance.
Reckum (1)
Date Added: 19th Oct 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 18th Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 3
Reckum (1) submitted by Martin_L on 20th Mar 2012. From the East. Foreground capstone C8. Next is the fallen capstone C7 which suffered from blasting attempts. Capstone C6 which is slightly out of place visible at photos centre.
March 2012
(Sry I like lens-flares and removed the lens-hood :)
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Log Text: Unfortunately, it is now heavily overgrown and can only be reached via the field.
Reckum (2)
Date Added: 19th Oct 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen)
Visited: Yes on 18th Oct 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 5
Reckum (2) submitted by AlexHunger on 2nd May 2006. Also known as Sprockhoff 812. Chambered tomb measuring 19.5 Meters by 1.5 Meters consisting of 10 capstones, and numerous uprights. It is believed the site once had a 26 Meter long Perimeter enclosure. NE - SW orientation. 27 Meter Altitude
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Log Text: Large megalithic tomb, which can be easily reached by car.