The 14th-century Kriveikiškio piliakalnis hillfort

In the Kernavė eldership of Širvintos district, the Kriveikiškio piliakalnis, also known as Žvalgakalnis, sits on the right bank of the Neris River. It is part of a larger archaeological complex that includes the Aukuro hill, Mindaugo sostas, Lizdeikos kalnas, and Įgulos kalnas, as well as the Kernavė cemetery and settlement. The Kriveikiškio hillfort is situated about 0.4 km to the south of these sites.

The hillfort itself is dated to the 14th century and covers an area of 14,800 square meters. It features an oval courtyard, measuring 12x8 meters, which runs from north to south. On its northern edge, there is a 6-meter-long embankment that stands 1 meter high from the courtyard and 4 meters high from the outside, reaching heights of 20-22 meters on the slope. The eastern part of the courtyard has sunk, and the site is now surrounded by shrubs and large trees.

Archaeological research conducted by Aleksiejus Luchtanas in 1989 revealed a trench filled with clay containing remains of wooden fortifications, as well as coarse and fine ceramics. A settlement on the northern side, covering 0.2 hectares, contains ceramics dating from the 14th to the 15th century. The hillfort was recognized as a state-protected site by a minister's order on April 29, 2005.

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