The Gallows Hill at Kvarnbacken

Östergötland · Schweden · Avrättningsplats · Grusel 5/5

The town gallows, in use 1400–1650. A 2005 dig uncovered ~25 executed young men — one with an iron hook driven through the skull.

Vadstena's place of execution and burial, in use c. 1400–1650, rediscovered by chance in 2004. A 2005 excavation uncovered about 25 skeletons — nearly all young men, likely hanged, buried close together. One skull bore a heavy iron hook driven through the bone. Archaeologically documented (in your Fornsök data, L2009:8448). Legend: 1930s builders found bones that were hushed up, and a woman in old-fashioned dress has been seen where the gallows stood. A bonus stop ~1.5 km east of the centre.

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The Gallows Hill at Kvarnbacken liegt in Östergötland, Schweden.