Greby Grave Field

Tanum, Sweden

The Greby grave field is an Iron Age grave field in western Sweden. With its over 180 graves, it is the largest site of this kind in Bohuslän. According to legends, Greby is the resting place of the Scottish warriors who once pillaged Tanum. However, in June 1873, Swedish archaeologist Oscar Montelius examined eleven of the graves and did not find any weapons, only glass pearls, bone combs and other everyday objects, some of the items suggesting connections to Norway, England and Germany. Newer findings indicate that Greby might have been an ancient trading site.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Greby 10, Tanum, Sweden

See all sites in Tanum

Details

Founded: 1 - 400 AD
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Sweden
Historical period: Roman Iron Age (Sweden)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.megalithic.co.uk

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Rock Carvings in Tanum (4,6 km)

Fredriksten Fortress (47,2 km)
Fiskebäckskil Church (52 km)
Naverstad Church (19 km)
Idd Church (44 km)
Jellhaugen Mound (49,6 km)
Dragsmark Abbey Ruins (52,7 km)
Bottna Church (22,9 km)
Berg Church (48,7 km)
Bärfendal Church (25,6 km)

User Reviews

Nico Catalano (4 years ago)
An interesting place to stop by, especially if you are not a local. The place is easy accessible and there is a little parking lot just before the graveyard. It's interesting to see how different a cemetery can from one can be used to see. As usualfor Sweden is just in the middle of the nature, so going there gives you the chances to have a nice walk in the nature

Jonas Westerlund (4 years ago)
Very beautiful burial ground from the 2-400s. Here the Scottish army was finally defeated after its raids. Mighty rocks on hills testify to the size and weight of the battle. Surrounded by very nice hiking trails that are well marked.

jonas wolcher (4 years ago)
It's an exciting place with lots of history buried beneath. Great menhirs and a lovely spot to visit here in Bohuslän.

Blanka Netušilová (5 years ago)
OK

Moa Elias Rauh Svensson (6 years ago)
Fint ställe och bra energier :)

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Historical Gems of Costa Verde

Historic Site of the week

Kakesbeck Castle

Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.

The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.