Torshögen

Description

Torshögen is one of the largest mounds in Närke. The 15m wide and 3m high mound was probably built in the late Iron Ages (400 - 1050 AD). According a local legend it is a grave of King Tor or Torer.

Address
534, Kumla, Sweden

Established
400-1050 AD

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