Brændhyv
Brændhyv is an archaeological site in Thisted Municipality, North Jutland. Brændhyv is situated nearby to the archaeological site Den stuer Hyv, as well as near Bjaarsmushyv‘.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Hurup Thy railway station and Vestervig Abbey.
Hurup Thy railway station
Railway station
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Hurup Thy station is a railway station serving the small railway town of Hurup in Thy, Denmark. The station is located on the Thy Line from Struer to Thisted. Hurup Thy railway station is situated 3½ km southeast of Brændhyv.
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 on Vendsyssel-Thy. Vestervig Abbey is situated 3½ km west of Brændhyv.
Vestervig Klostermølle
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Vestervig Klostermølle is situated 4 km west of Brændhyv.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hurup Thy and Vestervig.
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 2,619. Hurup Thy is situated 3½ km southeast of Brændhyv.
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 555. It has a disproportionately large church, Vestervig Abbey, which served as a cathedral until 1130 when the see was transferred to Børglum. Vestervig is situated 3½ km west of Brændhyv.
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 2026 it has a population of 702. Bedsted is situated 5 km northeast of Brændhyv.
Brændhyv
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: ancient monument in Thisted Municipality (21802)
- Categories: tumulus, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Thisted Municipality, North Jutland, Jutland, Denmark, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
56.76992° or 56° 46′ 12″ northLongitude
8.37435° or 8° 22′ 28″ eastOpen location code
9F8CQ99F+XPOpenStreetMap ID
node 5924414055OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q30118600
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In Other Languages
“Brændhyv” goes by many names.
- Danish: “Brændhyv”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Den stuer Hyv and Bjaarsmushyv‘.
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