Myklebust Burial Mound
Viking burial mound in Norway
The Myklebust burial mound also known locally as Rundehogjen or Lisje Skjoratippen (Norwegian: Nynorsk) or simply Mound 1 is a burial mound from the Viking age. It is located on the Myklebust Farm in Nordfjordeid in Norway. The mound is one of the seven major Viking burial mounds in Norway, of which it is the only cremation grave.
The mound was where the remains of the Myklebust ship was discovered; Possibly the largest Viking ship in the world. It is assumed to have been the final resting place of King Audbjørn of Firda.
Etymology
The name Myklebust comes from the old Norse mikill meaning large, and bólstadr meaning farm. This name can be found several places in Norway and usually refers to the largest farm in a given area. The Myklebust farm in Nordfjordeid was the largest in the region, and is assumed to have been the seat of power.
The modern name Myklebust is an evolution of the older Myklebostad.
Location
The Myklebust mound is located on the Myklebust farm in Nordfjordeid.
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