Storhaugfunnet

The Storhaugfunnet is an archaeological ship burial in Karmøy containing wooden vessel remains discovered at an elevation of 24 meters, showing construction methods from the early medieval period. The ship had been buried underground for over a thousand years before excavation brought it to light.

The vessel was sunk over 1300 years ago and served as a burial chamber for someone of importance along with precious grave goods. The 2018 excavation revealed this buried history and added to knowledge of how Nordic seafaring people honored their dead.

The grave goods placed in the ship show how seafarers held special status in early Nordic communities. These burial practices reveal what mattered most to the people who lived along these coasts.

This archaeological site is strictly protected by Norwegian law and is not open to general public access. Researchers and specialists need special permission to visit and study the remains.

The ship was buried in a mound well above sea level, suggesting that those who buried it chose to place it on land rather than in water. This burial approach differs from many other known Nordic ship graves found in different settings.

Location: Karmøy Municipality

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

GPS coordinates: 59.38377,5.27353

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:46