Danes Graves, Archaeological burial site in Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
The burial site contains multiple tumuli arranged in a pattern across the landscape, with mounds measuring between 3 to 10 meters in diameter.
The first documented excavation of Danes Graves occurred in 1721, followed by significant investigations by the Yorkshire Antiquarian Club in 1849 and William Greenwell in 1864.
The cemetery revealed 114 skeletons positioned in a north-south alignment, accompanied by various artifacts including brooches, ceramics, bracelets, and a chariot burial.
Visitors can access the archaeological site by following directions to Nafferton village, where interpretive signs provide information about the ancient burial grounds.
The discovery of burial goods within the barrows includes 30 cases containing brooches, 17 with ceramics, and one notable chariot burial now exhibited at Yorkshire Museum.
GPS coordinates: 54.05473,-0.44452
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:44
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