Menhir von Benzingerode

The Menhir von Benzingerode stands at 3.85 meters tall, making it the highest prehistoric standing stone in Northern Germany, constructed from Senonian quartzite.

Archaeological excavations in 1939 revealed a stone-packed grave oriented east to west, along with a pit containing burn residues and a late Roman urn burial.

The stone structure belongs to a group of megalithic monuments in the region, reflecting burial practices and architectural methods of prehistoric Germanic populations.

Located northeast of Benzingerode at coordinates 51°50′35.7″N 10°52′45.7″E, visitors can reach the menhir through small paths from the rest area along Federal Road 6.

Between 1975 and 1983, researchers discovered over 600 ceramic fragments around the menhir, representing different historical periods from Linear Pottery culture to medieval times.

GPS coordinates: 51.84327,10.87933

Latest update: March 31, 2025 21:32