Skansberget, in the Björnlunda area, is an ancient fortification located in Gnesta municipality in Södermanland County. It was strategically placed on elevated ground where it could overlook the surrounding area.
During the period when the area was inhabited, the fortification and nearby burial mounds were separated by water. The position allowed for the monitoring of the waterways that lead toward the Södermanland region.
The surrounding landscape also contains several grave mounds. These features remain as part of the historical landscape in Björnlunda.
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Written by Nik Frost
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