The two burial mounds may be a little hard to see in these photos, but they are easier to see when you are at the site itself.
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March 31, 2026
A large stone lies near the largest mound.
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Two ancient round barrows (rundhøje) are located in Margretelund Skov, Svendborg Municipality, which are under the care of Arkæologi Sydfyn. Both monuments are dated to the bronze age. They have been formally protected since 1937 or later, with their protected status officially registered in 1947.
Round Barrow 1 (Lokalitetsnr. 090513-1)
This mound measures approximately 1.5 to 1.6 meters in height and has a diameter of 15 to 16 meters. Historical records from 1918 and 1947 note the presence of two curb stones (randsten) visible on the western side and traces of small excavations at the top. While the site experienced some damage or vandalism in the early 20th century, a 2016 inspection described it as nice and well-preserved.
Round Barrow 2 (Lokalitetsnr. 090513-2)
Located immediately southwest of the first barrow, this is a smaller “low mound” with a height of 1 meter and a diameter of 11 meters. Early surveys in 1918 mentioned a furrow running across its northern side, but the mound was otherwise considered well-preserved. The most recent inspection in 2016 confirmed it remains a visible and well-preserved ancient monument.
In 1983, inspectors found that beech trees had been illegally planted directly on both mounds and within their 5-meter protection zones. At that time, the owner was in negotiations regarding the removal of these trees to protect the integrity of the barrows. While the mounds were covered in grass and scrub in 1983, they are now primarily situated within a beech forest.
A large stone is located a short distance from the largest mound, near a path that runs through the forest.
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Viewed from the South East.
March 30, 2026
OK, somewhat overgrown it may be... but well worth checking out for the views and wondrous coastal exposure.
March 29, 2026
The most westerly of the stones back towards the entrance.
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Along the eastern arm of the court towards the entrance.
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March 26, 2026
Achnacreebeag, near Oban, is a wonderful early Neolithic funerary monument with a great story to tell.
This lecture explores its history and origins, setting out how a Breton-style monument with Breton-style pottery came to be built on the west coast of Scotland around 6,000 years ago – and how it is part of a widespread group of similar monuments along Britain’s west coast and around the coast of Ireland. The lecture describes an exciting current research project, funded by the Audrey Henshall Legacy Fund of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and undertaken by Archaeology Scotland – Scotland’s Earliest Megalithic Monuments – that places Achnacreebeag in its broader international context and raises awareness of this fascinating period in our past.
About the Speaker: Dr Alison Sheridan is Vice-President of Archaeology Scotland and emerita Principal Curator of Early Prehistory (now Research Associate) at National Museums Scotland. She is a prehistorian, specialising in the Neolithic (New Stone Age) of Britain and Ireland in its broader International context. She has previously lectured in Oban, with osteologist Dr Angela Boyle, about the People of the Oban Caves.
Supported by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland’s Audrey Henshall Legacy Award.
Mara Menzies tells a story about dancing giants and the famous Ring of Brodgar – mapofstories.scot/the-story-of-the-ring-of-brogdar/
Jackie Ross tells the humorous tale of Jock the Giant of the hill of Bennachie, and how he once got scunnered with the monks in the cloister down at Monymusk, Aberdeenshire.
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I wonder if the stone referred to is Tombeg, seems like the closest option
March 24, 2026
What first appeared to be bits of wood in the ground has now been revealed to be a rare glimpse into life during the middle Bronze Age.
March 21, 2026
A 6,000-year-old trackway that dates back to the early Neolithic period has been discovered by archaeologists.
The whole thing is being colonised by trees. This shot is taken from the south-east.
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The forecourt of the tomb. My mate was heard to mutter: “This is some mad Lord of the Rings shit here.” He wasn’t wrong.
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There is just the right amount of space between the monument and the surrounding forest plantation.
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The tomb, as we first saw it, at the bottom of the fire-break.
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