The Opstainys II hillfort, also known as Opstė, is located in the village of Opstainis within the Vilkyškiai eldership. This archaeological site dates back to the 1st millennium and is situated on the right bank of a small nameless stream, 1.5 km south of the first Opstainys hillfort. The site is easily accessible from the Vilkyškiai - Šereiklaukis road by turning right at Opstainys and driving for 250 meters.
The hillfort features a circular courtyard with a diameter of 19 meters, with the southern edge rising 2 meters higher, likely a site of erosion. The slopes range from 4 to 8 meters in height. While the northern part of the hillfort has slipped, the southern and eastern sides contain a 0.2-hectare settlement area where fragments of coarse pottery and molten iron have been discovered.
The site covers an area of 5800 m² and was declared a cultural monument on May 19, 1998, under resolution number 612. Historical records for the site include the 1973 Lithuanian SSR Cultural Heritage Register and H. Crome's 1938 directory of East Prussian fortifications.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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