Horboshyv
Horboshyv is an archaeological site in Thisted Municipality, North Jutland. Horboshyv is situated nearby to the archaeological site Lødelhyv, as well as near the cemetery Sct Thøgers Kirkegård.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Vestervig Klostermølle and Vestervig Abbey.
Vestervig Klostermølle
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Vestervig Klostermølle is situated 1 km south of Horboshyv.
Vestervig Abbey
Church
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Vestervig Abbey, also known as Vestervig Church, was established in about 1059 making it one of Denmark's most ancient religious houses. The abbey is located at Vestervig, Thisted, in extreme northern Jutland. Vestervig Abbey is situated 1 km southeast of Horboshyv.
Flade Sø
Lake
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Flade Sø is a lake, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Horboshyv.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vestervig and Agger.
Vestervig
Village
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Vestervig is a village in Vestervig Parish in Denmark, located in Thisted municipality in North Denmark Region. Vestervig has a population of 561. It has a disproportionately large church, Vestervig Abbey, which served as a cathedral until 1130 when the see was transferred to Børglum.
Agger
Village
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Agger is a village, which is situated 4 km west of Horboshyv.
Bedsted
Village
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Bedsted, in postal and railway terms Bedsted Thy, is a small railway town in Thisted Municipality in North Jutland Region, Denmark. As of 1 January 2025 it has a population of 698. Bedsted is situated 7 km northeast of Horboshyv.
Horboshyv
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: ancient monument in Thisted Municipality (21638)
- Categories: tumulus, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Thisted Municipality, North Jutland, Jutland, Denmark, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
56.78084° or 56° 46′ 51″ northLongitude
8.30769° or 8° 18′ 28″ eastOpen location code
9F8CQ8J5+83OpenStreetMap ID
node 5474054888OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q30118494
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In Other Languages
“Horboshyv” goes by many names.
- Danish: “Horboshyv”
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