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Blankensee Huenengrab
Date Added: 29th May 2023
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: Germany (Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg)
Visited: Yes on 29th May 2023. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 4
Blankensee Huenengrab submitted by Idwal on 27th Oct 2007. The largest of the 3 capstones seen here on the right is 3m x 2.5m x 1.5m of a lovely red granite.
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Log Text: Meanwhile heavily overgrown (the place urgently needs maintenance!)
Browne’s Hill
Date Added: 14th May 2023
Site Type: Portal Tomb
Country: Ireland (Republic of) (Co. Carlow)
Visited: Would like to visit
Browne’s Hill submitted by ainsloch on 23rd Dec 2016. The immense Brownshill dolmen on a very chilly winter solstice evening
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Drombeg Stone Circle
Date Added: 7th Sep 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Ireland (Republic of) (Co. Cork)
Visited: Would like to visit
Drombeg Stone Circle submitted by Ebor on 30th Apr 2016. Drombeg by night
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D47 Angelslo
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 5
D47 Angelslo submitted by Martin_L on 27th Aug 2010. Pole aerial of the restored 5 capstone chamber. The tomb was partly well preserved, but capstones C3, C4, and C5 (counting from the NW) were missing as well as 4 orthostats and a possible passage when Professor van Giffen examined the site.
August 2010
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Log Text: My first visit to a Dutch megalithic tomb. It's in the middle of a residential area, which doesn't add to the ambience. However, it is surprisingly well preserved/restored.
D46 Angelslo
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
D46 Angelslo submitted by Martin_L on 9th Aug 2010. Oblique aerial from the West. When Prof. van Giffen examined this massive 9,5m x 3,5m chamber in the early 20th century the orthostats were still in situ except for N2, but the capstones were scattered around. One capstone is missing and one is only partly preserved (now used as C1). C2 shows tool-marks from historic destruction attempts. Van Giffen assumed the entrance between orthostats S3 and S4. The position is marked "E". No traces left of a possible passage or an enclosure.
July 20...
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Log Text: This megalithic tomb is also located directly in a residential area and is therefore easy to reach. Really enjoyed my break here as the tomb is also in amazing condition like D47.
D45 Emmen
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D45 Emmen submitted by Martin_L on 5th Aug 2010. Central and eastern part of this impressive 9 capstone passage grave with oval enclosure viewed from the NW. Chamber measuring 18m by 2,5m-4,5m (clear: 15m by 1,2m -3m). Width maximum at the centre where the lateral passage is situated. July 2010 Reference: Giffen, A.E. van, 1925: De hunebedden in Nederland.
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Log Text: One of the most impressive megalithic tombs I have visited so far. It is definitely worth the visit!
D44 Westenesch
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 5
D44 Westenesch submitted by Martin_L on 5th May 2009. Only few stones remained of this tomb. The original structure is unknown. The large capstone is resting on 3 orthostats, but only one (on the right in this picture) still is in situ (April 2009)
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Log Text: Located next to a farm and easy to get to. Rather one of the smaller plants in this area.
D42 Emmeres
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D42 Emmeres submitted by peterpf on 29th Jul 2006. A close view of D42
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Log Text: Easily accessible via a small forest path and thanks to the two trees a really nice ambience despite the rather ruined megalithic tomb.
D43 Emmen Schimmeres
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D43 Emmen Schimmeres submitted by Sunflowerbird on 7th Mar 2005. Emmen Schimeres is the only 'langgraf' in the Netherlands and feels very much like Wayland's Smithy. It has a complete kerb of massive stones and its chambers are just beginning to show through what is left of its barrow. A monster and a beauty just on the outskirts of Emmen (off the Odoorn Road). Signposted. Opposite the Mazda garage.
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Log Text: Amazingly large and beautifully preserved. A magical place of the kind to visit!
D41 Emmermeer
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 2 Access 4
D41 Emmermeer submitted by Sunflowerbird on 9th Mar 2005. D41 Emmermeer
Go out of Emmen on the Odoorn road into the suburb of Emmermeer and on the side of the road is this wonderful monument. Hundreds of motorists must pass it every day.
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Log Text: A small facility located directly on the street. Easy to visit and still intact despite its proximity to modernity.
D50 Noordsleen
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
D50 Noordsleen submitted by Martin_L on 3rd Sep 2010. Pole aerial view from the South-East showing the halfway exposed 17m x 4,35m chamber [1] and the oval enclosure. The covering barrow is largely removed as well as the drywalling.
The position of the lateral entrance is marked "E". The passage is robbed except for one orthostat, but the positions of the 3 missing orthostats are marked with concrete implements.
Photo taken in August 2010
[1]Reference: van Giffen, A.E., De hunebedden in Nederland, Utrecht 1925, pl. 106
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Log Text: Just wonderful! I stood in front of the megalithic grave with my mouth open and couldn't stop being amazed. Such well-preserved graves are so rare that my heart just starts beating when I visit one!
D51 Noordsleen
Date Added: 30th Apr 2022
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D51 Noordsleen submitted by Martin_L on 5th May 2009. The whole ensemble viewed from the North-East. The chamber is more than halfway filled with earth. The easternmost capstone is still in situ. Only the tops of its uprights are visible. Hopefully the picture shows a bit of the fine ambience of this beautiful site (April 2009)
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Log Text: Although not as big as the nearby grave D50. But it was still worth the visit and if you're ever in the area...
D28 Borger
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D28 Borger submitted by ShamrockStone on 4th Oct 2020. D28 Borger
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Log Text: Easily accessible by car and kept in wonderful condition. These two dolmens were definitely worth the visit.
D29 Borger
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D29 Borger submitted by madcat on 22nd Jun 2005. Forms a twin together with D28.
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Log Text: This dolmen is just in the near of the other number 28 dolmen. Easily accessible by car and kept in wonderful condition. These two dolmens were definitely worth the visit.
D19 Drouwen
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D19 Drouwen submitted by Alta-Falisa on 28th Jul 2017. D19. In its full glory. SEP.2012
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Log Text: Two wonderful passage graves again! The Drenthe region was really worth the trip!
D20 Drouwen
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
D20 Drouwen submitted by Martin_L on 9th Apr 2010. Overview from the North-West. The 6-capstone passage grave measures approximately 11m x 3,2m. The 16m x 7m enclosure is well-preserved/restored. Some missing kerb-stones are marked by concrete implements. The earthwork is largely removed, the chamber is halfways embedded into the ground. June 2010
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Log Text: Just near the other passages graves. Both are excellently preserved (except for the missing tumulus).
Borger Round Barrow
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 4
Borger Round Barrow submitted by croppy on 5th Jul 2008. Round Barrow near Borger
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Log Text: Just off the road, you can't miss this amazingly well-preserved tumulus!
Hunebedcentrum
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Museum
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 5
Hunebedcentrum submitted by Podovsky on 28th Aug 2019. Archeological funnelbeaker-culture finds in the Hunebedcentrum Borger.
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Log Text: In my opinion, this museum is an absolute must-see for every megalith fan. Also very suitable for children and school classes!
D27 Borger
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
D27 Borger submitted by dmlovelock on 22nd Dec 2004. Hunebed D27, the largest in Holland, Nov 1 2004. About 25 yards long, it stands beside the Hunebedden Information Center. The Center has several exhibits (in Dutch).
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Log Text: The largest 'hunebed' in the Netherlands was definitely worth a visit. Extremely large megaliths that are otherwise rarely seen in combination with a grave.
D21 Bronneger
Date Added: 21st Jan 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Netherlands (Drenthe)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
D21 Bronneger submitted by Martin_L on 12th May 2009. The site viewed from the North-east.
3-capstone passage grave.
The chamber is deeply embedded into the sandy ground, but nevertheless quite impressive.
Beautifully situated at the edge of a small wood. (May 2009)
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Log Text: D21 is the larger of the two adjacent graves 21 and 22. After a short walk you can reach both fairly comfortably via a field or bicycle path.