Avrättningsplatsen i Järnskog

Värmland · Sweden · Execution site

Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Järnskog, Sweden.

Listed in Sweden's national heritage register (Fornsök) as L2006:653. The Swedish description on this page quotes the heritage record itself.

FAQ

Where is Avrättningsplatsen i Järnskog located?

Avrättningsplatsen i Järnskog is in Värmland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.