Currently, the remains of Rörstrands porcelain factory can be found here. What remains today is a hill made of crushed porcelain. The factory was located in the area from 1726 to 1926. The area came to be known as Rörstrand because the lake was covered with bullrushes.
There is a larger and older hill, Monte Testaccio, approximately "broken pottery hill", is an artificial hill created by depositing crushed terracotta pots during ancient times in the Testaccio district just south of Aventine in Rome.https://sv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Testaccio
Rörstrand was mentioned as early as the 13th century, when Magnus Ladulås donated the estate to Klara monastery. During the reign of Gustav Vasa (1527), the area was incorporated into the crown.
In 1630, Rörstrand was purchased by Mårten Rosenstierna. He had a castle built on the site as a wedding gift for his wife. The castle was surrounded by a large garden with terraces and star-shaped walkways. A staircase led down to Klara lake. During Queen Christina's reign, a school for the nobility was located at the castle. Today, there are traces of the castle in Filadelfiaförsamlingens facilities at Rörstrandsgatan.The factory began production with fajans porcelain. By the 1860s, Rörstrand's porcelain factory was one of the largest industries in the country.
Production included serving dishes, technical porcelain, and fireplaces. In 1900, there were 1100 employees, the factory had a world reputation and participated successfully in various art and industry exhibitions.The expansion of the city required the land for housing. In 1926, Rörstrands Factory was closed and production was moved first to Gothenburg and then to Lidköping.
Reference: the text comes from a sign that is posted near the archaeological site.The Museum of the City marks primarily archaeological sites and historically valuable parks and green areas. Exceptions are made for some farms and older houses.
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