Location
State: Sweden
Region: Gavle
County: Gävleborg
Parish: Valbo
Other references to the location
In the central part of Järvsta just outside Gävle. A National Heritage Board sign beside the road
Coordinates
lat=60.649800596978, lon=17.183128446592
60° 38′ 59″ N, 17° 10′ 59″ E
Description
Gravefield from the Late Iron Age.
Narrative
The grave field is from the Viking Age. The people have been buried in different ways that show the influence from other cultures around the Baltic Sea. Excavations show that there have been totem poles and festivity rituals during the funerals.
Attraction
Ancient gravefield milieu and old farmers village
Availability
Near large road. Parking lot for tourists.
Infrastructure, management, facilities
Parking lot and National Heritage Board sign
Local info
Detailed County Museum signs
Capacity
41 and more
Publicity
Popular
Legal Status
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