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=60.650321859131, lon=17.183108841548
60° 39′ 1″ N, 17° 10′ 59″ E
Description
Slide on the hillside on the grave field
Narrative
To get pregnant easier, women were supposed to slide down the hillside of the gravefield. You can still see the line in the stone. The hills with slides often coincide with iron Age gravefields.
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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