Tumuli of Toterfout-Halve Mijl, Bronze Age burial mounds in Toterfout, Netherlands.
Description
The Tumuli of Toterfout-Halve Mijl are Bronze Age burial mounds scattered in three separate groups across the countryside near Veldhoven. The earthen ridges rise above the surrounding fields, creating a distinctive pattern in the flat landscape.
History
These mounds were built during the Bronze Age as burial structures for the deceased. They received official protection as a Dutch national monument in 1968 to ensure their preservation.
Culture
The mounds reveal how prehistoric people conducted funeral ceremonies and marked social status through burial practices. Walking among them helps you understand the importance communities placed on honoring and remembering their dead.
Practical
The mounds are located on flat terrain and are best explored on foot or by bicycle. Access is available through local roads near Veldhoven, where parking is available close to the main clusters.
Did you know?
The three burial mound clusters are scattered across different local areas, with one group near Toterfout and two others in the Halfmijl region. This geographic spread makes the site unusually diverse, with each cluster maintaining its own character within the broader landscape.
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