Dusenddüwelswarf, artificial dwelling hill
Dusenddüwelswarf is a monument situated on an elevated platform featuring a massive glacial boulder supported by four square columns. An adjacent pavilion houses historical information and dioramas explaining the events this stone commemorates.
The memorial was inaugurated on February 17, 1900, marking the 400th anniversary of a confrontation between local farmers and Danish forces. This event shaped regional history and was later commemorated through this stone on the landscape.
The inscription on the monument expresses the resolve of local people against outside forces, showing how the community has interpreted this historical moment. Visitors notice this message as they walk around the stone.
The monument is located on a level, accessible platform with ample space to walk around it. The adjacent pavilion provides shelter from bad weather and contains explanatory texts that help understand the site.
The central boulder, known locally as 'Goos-Ei', weighs between 25 to 40 tons and was transported from another location for the monument. This stone itself represents the effort that went into creating this memorial.
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