Gåseborg Hill Fort

Description

Gåseborg was an magnificient ancient hill fort built in the Iron Age, about 1500 years ago. It was built of stone without any masonry. According the archaeological excavations the fort has been also a temporary residence. For example remains of golden artefacts have been found from the site.

Address
Sandviks gård, Viksjö, Sweden

Established
500 AD

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