Stone circles at Hunn, Stone circles burial ground in Fredrikstad, Norway
Stone circles at Hunn consist of nine rings made from upright stones, each containing 12 to 15 stones arranged in circular patterns. The formations are spaced across the site and represent a characteristic burial ground design from the early Iron Age.
The site was created as a burial ground during the early Iron Age for the local community. Fallen stones were rediscovered and restored during excavations in the 1950s, then secured with packed stones at their bases.
The site forms part of Oldtidsruta, linking together Bronze and Iron Age monuments across eastern Norway. Visitors can see how these stone rings were once gathering places in a landscape dotted with burial mounds and rock carvings.
The site is reached via marked paths near highway 110 in the Fredrikstad region and is freely accessible year-round. Wear sturdy footwear since the ground is uneven and stones protrude at various heights.
Two stone cairns at the site held Viking-age objects including six stone pearls and two bronze buckles. These finds show the location remained important for burial long after the circles were first built.
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