Åker: a place of execution

Södermanland · Sweden · Execution site

This is a former place of public execution in the parish of Åker parish, Strängnäs. For generations such grounds — set apart from the living, here among the surrounding countryside — were where the condemned met their end, and few places in the landscape feel as charged. Listed as ancient monument L1983:8050.

FAQ

Where is Åker: a place of execution located?

Åker: a place of execution is in Södermanland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.