Braxtorp grave-field

Braxtorp grave-field

Braxtorp grave-field from the Iron Age, is located in the northern part of Stöpen, just outside of Skövde. Originally, it was one big archaeological site but now divided it into two parts by the road traction. The grave-field has about 35 monuments, including a stone ship that popularly is known as "Jättadansen". It is 22 meters long and 10 meters wide. Originally, it consisted of 14 standing stones with six blocks for each shoulder and stem blocks in the bow and stern. According to earlier data is also a maze to be bonded area.

Text from the book "Exploring Skövde"