Erdwerk von Wellie

The Erdwerk von Wellie is a circular earthwork that covers about 5.7 hectares and is surrounded by a ditch system. Seven openings in the form of earth bridges provide access to the interior.

The earthwork was constructed around 4000 BCE during the Neolithic period and served as a central meeting place for early farming societies in Lower Saxony. It demonstrates how organized communities were at that time.

The site shows how early farming communities worked together to create this large earthwork. The arrangement of entrances and the regular shape suggest that rituals and gatherings took place here.

The site lies about 1.5 kilometers west of a bend in the Wellie River and is accessible by foot. The area is open, but there is little infrastructure on site.

An aerial archaeologist named Heinz-Dieter Freese discovered this prehistoric site in 2018 while flying at 300 meters altitude. Geophysical surveys by the University of Göttingen in 2019 later confirmed the discovery and revealed hidden details.

Location: Steyerberg

GPS coordinates: 52.57420,9.06570

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23