The locality is identified as a Round Barrow (Rundhøj) dating to the bronze age. It is situated in Ringsted Kommune. The site was protected before 1937. Public access, a parking lot, and a sign identifying the ancient monument are available. Museum Vestsjælland is listed as the responsible museum for the locality. The Slots- og Kulturstyrelsen is also mentioned in the context of contact information.
The mound is described as a very large, significant earth mound. Measurements have varied across different surveys; for instance, in 1877 it was estimated to be approximately 100 feet in diameter and 20 feet high, while a 1983 measurement noted its dimensions as approximately 6.25 x 32 x 32 meters. It is rounded and vaulted. The mound is located high in the landscape on the edge of a slope down toward the Suså river near the mouth of the Tuelså.
The surface of the mound is very irregular. It has historically been severely damaged.
The mound was previously harmed because its Northeast side was used as a shooting embankment, resulting in the removal of turf and soil. Furthermore, the mound has been mutilated by cattle trampling the vegetation, which created and deepened various holes and depressions.
Preservation Efforts: Due to the damage, it was noted that this magnificent mound would be completely destroyed over time, and the erection of a fence was recommended. By 1983, the mound was noted to be lying within a smaller enclosure with grass.
In 1877, a large depression about 5 feet deep was noted in the center of the upper part of the mound. In 1883, it was recorded that stones that once surrounded the mound were taken around 1840 to Alsted Mølle, though remnants could still be traced toward the West.
The site has been subject to multiple museum surveys and other activities by the Nationalmuseet:
1877: A survey found a couple of flakes and pieces of Stone Age pottery shards inside the holes in the mound.
1883: A survey referred to the mound as “Habors (Hagbards) Høj,” noting the removal of surrounding stones around 1840.
1940: A survey documented the specific measurements (6.25 x 32 m) and detailed the damage caused by the shooting embankment and cattle.
1983: A new survey was conducted, noting the mound’s large size, multiple overgrown depressions, and its beautiful location.
2011: Periodic supervision of the protected locality was conducted by Roskilde Museum, noting the large burial mound with grass and heather and its beautiful location.
The mound is highlighted as a significant sight due to its great size and its location near other monuments on the ridge by the river valley.