Prehistoric graves to south of Nestved

In the beginning of this year in sand-gravel pits in Uglehøj, which is located to south of Nestved, was found a human skull. The skull was taken to the police and carefully studied. At the end of studies all experts agreed that the skull has its origin from the Iron Age.
 
Place of discovery lies not far from Uglehøj I and II. The tomb was excavated in May 2010 and may not be associated with any mound. Over time it could be diluted in connection with the extraction of gravel. Hoping to find fragments of graves and skeletal remains that were surveyed the space around, but found several other bones. The skeleton was found with the movement of the upper layer of the earth excavator.

The teeth of the deceased are preserved at both the lower and the upper jaw. The teeth are very worn, almost in the form of a shovel. Attended all four wisdom teeth, they are also worn. Wisdom teeth appear about 20 years, so buried was an adult, probably over 30 years. Presumably this is a man, if you look at the skull and the relatively strong frontal bone.
 
It is possible that in this area is hidden a few graves, as in antiquity, especially in the Iron Age, it was very common to perform burial in gravel embankments. The skeleton may belong to the Roman Iron Age approx. 1-4 cc. AD For this reason, the Museum will look at the area in connection with the subsequent sand and gravel pits.

 

Source (text, photo): Historie-Online.dk