Finja, Västra Torups avrättningsplats

Skåne · Sweden · Execution site

Locally the site is known as Galgabacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Västra Torup, Sweden.

Records tie the site to the years 1711–1809. Listed in Sweden's national heritage register (Fornsök) as L1990:7421. The Swedish description on this page quotes the heritage record itself.

Other sources about this place

• Fornsök, L1990:7421 Riksantikvarieämbetet

FAQ

Where is Finja, Västra Torups avrättningsplats located?

Finja, Västra Torups avrättningsplats is in Skåne, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.