Devil's Jumps, Bronze Age round barrow cemetery in Elsted and Treyford, England.
The Devil's Jumps consists of five large bell barrows arranged in a line, with diameters ranging from 26 to 34 meters and heights up to 4.8 meters.
Archaeological excavations in the nineteenth century revealed human remains in two of the burial mounds, confirming their function as ancient burial sites from 3000-4000 years ago.
The placement of the five main barrows demonstrates early astronomical knowledge, as they align precisely with the sunset during the summer solstice.
The Murray Downland Trust manages the site, maintaining the area through controlled grazing by sheep and cattle to preserve the natural chalk grassland environment.
Local tales connect these burial mounds to Norse mythology, suggesting Thor threw stones at the Devil as he leaped across the barrows.
Location: Elsted and Treyford
GPS coordinates: 50.94940,-0.82723
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:02
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