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Founded: Bronze AgeCategory: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Germany
Historical period: Bronze Age (Germany)
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The Menhir of Degernau is a prehistoric standing stone located near the village of Degernau in southern Germany, on a hilltop called Bühlhölzle. Its elevated position likely marked an ancient route between the Wutach Valley and Klettgau.
Discovered in 1954 after local teacher Joseph Schneider investigated historic field names, the stone was mostly buried and only 10 cm visible. Excavations revealed it to be a nearly two-meter-tall Neolithic menhir, accompanied by pottery and stone tools from the Horgen culture.
The stone was re-erected in 1971. A second stone may have once stood nearby. A similar menhir, the "Lange Stein" (or "Chindlistein"), stands near Tiengen.
The Broch of Clickimin is a large and well preserved, though somewhat restored broch near Lerwick. Originally built on an island in Clickimin Loch (now increased in size by silting and drainage), it was approached by a stone causeway. The water-level in the loch was reduced in 1874, leaving the broch high and dry. The broch is situated within a walled enclosure and, unusually for brochs, features a large 'blockhouse' between the opening in the enclosure and the broch itself. Another unusual feature is a stone slab featuring sculptured footprints, located in the causeway which approached the site. Situated across the loch is the Clickimin Leisure Centre.