Hjortahammars Viking-era Grave Field: A Marketplace in Mystic Blekinge, Sweden

Hjortahammars grave field, situated in Forkärla socken, Ronneby commune, near Hasslö island in Blekinge, Sweden, houses more than 120 fornminnens. Dating from the Early Iron Age to the Viking Age, these fornminnens include various stone settings. The northern part of the grave field features round stone settings, while the southern part showcases stone piles, standing stones, and ship-shaped settings. The largest ship setting is 40 meters long, 12 meters wide, and boasts 9 remaining stones, although the source does not specify how many of these stones are above ground. It is speculated that Hjortahammars may have functioned as a central marketplace during the Viking age, though this detail remains unconfirmed by the source.

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