Påarp Burial Ground

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Description

Påarp is the largest ancient burial ground in Halland. There are 220 barrows, cairns and stone settings. The largest one is 30m wide and 2m high. Archaeologists have dated the site to the Iron Ages (built between 0- 400 AD).

Ancient sites in SwedenCemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in SwedenAll sites in HalmstadRoman Iron Age

Address
Påarps Södra väg 1, Halmstad, Sweden

Established
0 - 400 AD

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