Kjargaardshyv
Kjargaardshyv is an archaeological site in Thisted Municipality, North Jutland. Kjargaardshyv is situated nearby to the pitch Boule/Boccia, as well as near the archaeological site Sælshyv.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Vestervig Klostermølle and Vestervig Abbey.
Vestervig Klostermølle
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Vestervig Klostermølle is situated 1½ km north of Kjargaardshyv.
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 1½ km northeast of Kjargaardshyv.
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 4½ km northwest of Kjargaardshyv.
Hurup Thy
Village
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Hurup, in postal and railway terms Hurup Thy, is a railway town in the municipality of Thisted in northwestern Jutland, Denmark. It has a population of 2,657. Hurup Thy is situated 7 km east of Kjargaardshyv.
Kjargaardshyv
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: ancient monument in Thisted Municipality (21661)
- Categories: tumulus, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Thisted Municipality, North Jutland, Jutland, Denmark, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
56.75977° or 56° 45′ 35″ northLongitude
8.30581° or 8° 18′ 21″ eastOpen location code
9F8CQ854+W8OpenStreetMap ID
node 5485108159OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q30118520
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In Other Languages
“Kjargaardshyv” goes by many names.
- Danish: “Kjargaardshyv”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kjargaardshyv and Boule/Boccia.
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