{"id":849,"date":"2024-12-09T10:04:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T09:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osebergvikingarv.no\/eng\/?p=849"},"modified":"2024-12-09T10:04:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T09:04:40","slug":"the-iron-age-grave-at-karlsvika","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osebergvikingarv.no\/eng\/2024\/12\/09\/the-iron-age-grave-at-karlsvika\/","title":{"rendered":"The Iron Age Grave at Karlsvika"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Not everyone knows about the ancient Iron Age grave hidden in the forest at Karlsvika. It is likely from somewhere between the years 500 and 1000, though it could be even older.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Te<\/strong>xt and Photos: Espen J\u00f8rgensen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The burial cairn at Karlsvika, near T\u00f8nsberg, is situated on a high, prominent spot and is visible from the sea. Perhaps a local chieftain or another prominent figure was buried here between 1,000 and 1,500 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cairn was restored by Vestfold County Municipality in 1995, when displaced stones were retrieved and placed back in position. The original height of the burial mound is unknown, so the restoration only reconstructed it to the height measurable before the work began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"BURIAL
BURIAL CAIRN: This burial cairn at Karlsvika near T\u00f8nsberg likely dates back to somewhere between the 6th and 10th centuries. Perhaps a local chieftain was buried here.
Photo: Espen J\u00f8rgensen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"GREAT
GREAT VIEW: The grave faces out toward the sea.
Photo: Espen J\u00f8rgensen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"VIKING
VIKING CHIEFTAIN: Perhaps a prominent figure from the Viking Age lies in the burial cairn at Karlsvika. It is believed that leaders were given the honor of being buried on forested hills overlooking the sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The area around the burial cairn offers pleasant opportunities for hiking and enjoying nature, with a touch of ancient history as an added bonus. Previously, there was an informational sign at the site, but unfortunately, it is no longer there. A more durable sign would be a welcome addition. The area is popular among hikers, but it\u2019s easy to pass by without realizing what you\u2019re looking at.<\/p>\n\n\n\"en_GB\"\/<\/a>\n\n\n

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