Located southwest of Eext in a rectangular clearing called Kampakkers, Hunebed D12 is a relatively small dolmen. It rests low in an area of grass and trees, its stones often adorned with patches of golden-yellow moss. The moss-covered monument stands out against the open rural setting, with nearby fields providing a peaceful atmosphere. Hunebed D12 is one of several similar megalithic tombs scattered throughout the Drenthe province.

Archaeological and Historical Findings

Hunebed D12 is identified as a Neolithic passage grave, constructed around 3000 BCE by the Funnel Beaker Culture. The structure was made by arranging large glacial boulders to create a burial chamber originally covered by earth. Its modest scale suggests it served as a burial site for a relatively small group. Like other hunebeds, D12 features upright stones supporting larger horizontal capstones, but only some components of the original structure remain. Various moss species, including bright yellow ones, now coat parts of the stones, giving the monument a distinctive look.

Accessibility and Visitor Information

Hunebed D12 can be reached on foot via a farm track that branches west from Venakkers, a street along the western edge of Eext. The shortest path involves walking about 300 meters across fields on an unpaved dirt track that is mostly flat but may be uneven in spots. Signage along the route is limited, and the rustic terrain might pose minor navigational challenges. The site is not accessible to wheelchair users. The site is free to be visited.