Avrättningsplatsen i Vimmerby

Kalmar · Sweden · Execution site

Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Vimmerby, Sweden. Local tradition holds that the ground is haunted.

Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Vimmerby, Sweden. Records tie the site to the year 1709. Local tradition holds that the ground is haunted. Listed in Sweden's national heritage register (Fornsök) as L1955:5207. The Swedish description on this page quotes the heritage record itself.

FAQ

Where is Avrättningsplatsen i Vimmerby located?

Avrättningsplatsen i Vimmerby is in Kalmar, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.