Avrättningsplats – Jukkasjärvi

Norrbotten · Sweden · Execution site

A former place of execution in the parish of Jukkasjärvi, Sweden. Local tradition holds that the ground is haunted.

A former place of execution in the parish of Jukkasjärvi, Sweden. Records tie the site to the year 1841. Local tradition holds that the ground is haunted. Listed in Sweden's national heritage register (Fornsök) as L1991:514. The Swedish description on this page quotes the heritage record itself.

Other sources about this place

• Fornsök, L1991:514 Riksantikvarieämbetet
• En lappman anklagad och dömd för mord. Lappländsk vidskepelse (15 jan 1841) Aftonbladet, via tidningar.kb.se

FAQ

Where is Avrättningsplats – Jukkasjärvi located?

Avrättningsplats – Jukkasjärvi is in Norrbotten, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.