The old gallows ground at Åtvid

Östergötland · Sweden · Execution site

A former place of public execution marks this spot near Åtvid parish in Åtvidaberg. Executions were deliberately staged at the margins of a community, on ground like this rocky moraine, so the memory would linger as a warning. Registered in Fornsök as L2009:3155.

FAQ

Where is The old gallows ground at Åtvid located?

The old gallows ground at Åtvid is in Östergötland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.