Mariebergsstenen, a sculpture and memorial stone in Mariebergsparken on Kungsholmen in Stockholm, is a testament to the military and industrial history of the area. Restored in 1953 and erected as a memorial to the past activities on Marieberg, it carries the names of various factories and schools that were located on the land. The stone was designed by architect Ragnar Hjorth and funded by the Fortification Administration, later donated to Stockholm City when it was moved in 1976 to make way for a Soviet embassy.
Mariebergsstenen is divided into eight sections, and on its western side, an inscription is engraved listing dates and names of various factories and schools that were located on Marieberg. The northern and southern sides feature symbols for the associated activities. The stone is 350 cm high, 120 cm wide, and 240 cm deep. Its top bears a symbol for 'Flame', a cast-iron æs Drago with enameled flames. The stone was originally located at its current location before the Soviet embassy was built.
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Written by Nik Frost
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