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Pleasant walk to this seemingly well visited site (judging by well trodden footpath), however, no one around on the day and a very nice place to ‘linger‘

This lovely site is set on the edge of the woods in Northern Zealand and consists of two burial chambers with surrounding kerb stones

Unassuming mound in the distance masks this most impressive twin passage grave, signpost walk through the crops for easy access

To the left of the photo are two large stones splitting the grave into two with separate access passages

Entrance to this amazing twin passage grave, the left hand side had a bolted door, however, the right hand side was free to explore

Well worn path into the grave, big thank you from my knees

a frequently visited passage grave on Mon, looks like everyone want to stand on top to look out to sea

Many variations, however, all over Europe, very similar basic design

Burial chamber looks like a button mushroom from this angle

Would love to have spent more time in this forest, however, the biting insects made it pure hell attacking in waves and never letting up, eventually had to run for cover, too late of course.

Standing on the leftside chamber looking into the right with the entrance passage on the left

Laid bare for all to see its original design and construction

Fortunately this site is well cared for otherwise it would be quickly reclaimed by nature

And the whole world turned Green. This forest is one huge Neolithic burial ground

Similar design to Groenhoj on a slightly larger scale

Appears to have grown in height since the last postings about this site (2006)?

Open passage and a missing capstone provided plenty of light in the burial chamber

Open passage making this an easy one to explore

A view approaching the Runddysse

A most unusual site, not sure if the dolmen was within the retaining wall or originally sat atop it as in some Swedish sites

Part of the Tustrup megalithic complex

Given how well known this site is there was little evidence of any visitors. Situated among rich farmland, huge well tendered fields, wealthy farmers and huge modern expensive machinery working the fields, in fact a huge outdoor factory showcasing all that the EU has bought to this country.

Poor picture (cheap telephoto lens), however, demonstrates the scale of this long barrow with the dolmen surrounded by retaining stones

Occupying a commanding position over the surrounding countryside even the moles like it

The Viking graveyard stretching off into the distance

Typical stone ship at Lindholm, although of a much later time period than our usual interest still a very impressive site

Its the small pleasures that count, a smooth surface to crawl on, sheer bliss after gravel, broken rocks and the usual fare.

Unusually, the entrance to the grave is not at ground level and you need to climb the steps to gain access

Approaching Marhoj through the farmers field (signed footpath)

Lovely contrasting colours mixed with the grass left a peaceful memory despite the road, indeed, hardly a car past the whole time I was there.

Summer in the meadow

Maintaining guard alongside the main road, 3 burial chambers with surrounding kerbs ignoring traffic and modern farming and will probably outlast all

I can see from the field notes that this site does get visitors, however, clearly not many. Wonderful setting, farm hand working on fence opened up the gate for me and told me the history (nonsense actually but very entertaining). Loved it here, trees slowly filling in the gaps between stones seem to add to it and I hope they are not cut back

Difficult to tell if the markings are modern or date back to the circle

An attempt to show the henge as well as the stone circle, great site, well cared for, didn’t have the appearance of an overly visited site. Some interesting markings in two of the stones scattered around the site

Well, this certainly was a monster. The capstone is said to weigh between 130 and 150 tons. How did they manoeuvre this one into place

The fields of limestone form a desolate landscape overshadowing the Poulnarbrone itself

Apparently the most photographed megalith in Ireland. Empty roads, barren landscape then a car park almost full, coaches, jewellery sellers, campers, where did they all appear from

And finally Queen Maeve reveals herself. Apparently this site has never been excavated, personally hope it stays that way, its a magical place at the moment and if they find nothing what does it become?

Exciting part of the ‘new walk’ as it climbs up through the trees, more strenuous than it looks but great fun

1/2 way up via the ‘new walk‘

Setting off from the beach at Strandhill to walk up Knocknarea. Looked a bit ominous from here, however, I was up and down within 3 hours.

Apologies, previous photo was not tomb 1!, I believe this one is, as you can see a beautiful day for daydreaming, no wonder I got mixed up.