Vejstrup rundhøj

Latitude:
55° 6' 44.75 N
Longitude:
10° 44' 2.46 E
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Vejstrup rundhøj

Houdorf
Houdorf Jun 16, 2026

Vejstrup Rundhøj is a stone age burial monument located in the Svendborg Municipality. This monument, consisting of a dolmen within a mound, is situated in the middle of a field and is accessible via tractor tracks through the crops.
The monument dates back to the stone age (3950–2800 BC) and has been legally protected since 1937. Its physical dimensions are approximately 9 by 4 meters. The site currently features:
Two side stones remaining in their original positions.
Remnants of what were likely large capstones that have since been blasted or broken.
An eastern stone featuring 9–10 cup marks (skåltegn), indicating its original function as a capstone.

The site has a long recorded history of surveys and disturbances:
1875/1878: Early private viewings and reports of damage/vandalism were recorded.
1917: A museum survey noted the site as a “stone grave” located on the highest point of the field.
1965 Restoration: The landowner admitted to performing an incorrect restoration by using a truck with a hydraulic crane to lift a large stone onto the mound.
Despite being poorly restored and in a rudimentary condition, the monument is described as a beautiful sight, particularly when viewed from the northeast. Surveys as recently as 2017 confirm the monument remains in the state described in previous records.

Folklore

Vejstrup rundhøj
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Houdorf
Houdorf Jun 16, 2026

Local Folklore and Legends

The historical documentation includes fascinating folk tales associated with the mound. One legend tells of a “little yellow boy,” the size of a two-year-old, who was seen spinning around on top of the dolmen, which frightened local farmhands.

Another legend concerns a buried treasure—specifically a kettle filled with money. Local people attempted to dig for this treasure, but every time they spoke of the money, the kettle would sink deeper into the ground. They eventually stopped digging when the stones began to collapse and darkness fell.

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