Västerstads avrättningsplats

Skåne · Sweden · Execution site

Locally the site is known as Galgabacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Västerstad, Sweden.

Records tie the site to the year 1844. Listed in Sweden's national heritage register (Fornsök) as L1989:7042. The Swedish description on this page quotes the heritage record itself.

FAQ

Where is Västerstads avrättningsplats located?

Västerstads avrättningsplats is in Skåne, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.