Stora Rör Tumulus
Tidan, Skövde

A fascinating Bronze Age grave

Stora Rör is a fascinating Bronze Age grave, possibly containing the remains of a powerful chief in a stone chamber grave. The tumulus is approximately 29 metres in diameter and 3.5 metres high, and is surrounded by a stone brim or anklet made from large stones, within which the tumulus was then built up.

One of many historic sites

A tumulus is an ancient grave built in the form of a stone cairn. These cairns are not covered with peat, sand or earth, but often have a natural covering of moss. However, the grave at Stora Rör does not have a moss covering. Stora Rör is on the beautiful Skaraborg Culture Route, and is one of many fascinating historic sites in the area surrounding Skövde.

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