Halvardsborg

Arboga, Sweden

Halvardsborg was an ancient stronghold in Arboga. It was built probably between 400-550 AD. It consisted of 520m long and even 3m high stone wall. There are some remains of the wall today.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Gamla Örebrovägen, Arboga, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 400-550 AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Sweden
Historical period: Migration Period (Sweden)

More Information

www.arbogastad.se

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