Located in the Sūngailiškis area of the Leliūnų eldership, the Sūngailiškis hillfort is a protected cultural monument. The site is situated in a separate hill and features a quadrilateral courtyard measuring 34 by 20 meters, oriented in an east - west direction. The terrain is characterized by slopes that reach heights of 5 to 11 meters.
On the southern, eastern, and western edges of the courtyard, there is a 1-meter wide and 0.2-meter deep ditch. Behind this ditch is a 39-meter long, 1-meter high, and 4-meter wide embankment. A pit is also located on the southwestern edge of the courtyard. The hillfort is surrounded by a mixed forest.
The site is significant for its archaeological history, with a settlement covering one hectare surrounding the hillfort containing fragments and whole ceramics. The Institute of History surveyed the hillfort in 1970, and the site was officially recognized as a state-protected monument in 2005.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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