Anundshög, Västerås, Sweden - SpottingHistory.com

Anundshög is the largest tumulus in Sweden. It has a diameter of 60 metres and is about 9 metres high. Assessments of the era of the mound vary between the Bronze Age and the late Iron Age. A fireplace under it has been dated by radiocarbon dating to sometime between AD 210 and 540.

Some historians have associated the mound with the legendary King Anund, while others regard this as speculative. It is purported also that the name is taken from the large runestone at the site, the central stone in a row of 15 alongside the mound, re-erected in the 1960s and apparently marking out the route of the Eriksgata. The inscription on the runestone reads: "Folkvid raised all of these stones after his son Heden, Anund's brother. Vred carved the runes."

At the foot of the mound are 2 large stone ships placed end to end, 51 metres and 54 metres long. The site was a thing-place and the ship settings may be associated with this function.

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Doug Shelton (2 months ago)
There main area is cool. The birch forest, old mounds, and labyrinth across the road are even more cool. A peaceful and mystical place.

Ryan Merckel (2 months ago)
Great place to get burgers and chips. Both the burgers and chips portion are Goldilocks-sized: not too big and not too small. This place does burgers how they are meant to be done, with a good balance on ingredients and serves hot.

Ayon Chakraborty (12 months ago)
Worth visiting ! Have an hour in hand and visit the whole site. Read a bit before visiting it will help you to connect better.

Julia Kyaschenko (14 months ago)
Beautiful place! Parking slot, playground for kids, cafe, multiple tables and benches to eat your own food. Well presented information about the place in both English and Swedish. Definitely worth visiting!

Christian Widera (14 months ago)
Phantastic place to visit. More than tousands of years of history. The Vikings never stop fascination us. Here You can feel they presence. ❤️

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