Fornsigtuna, Manor house in Upplands-Bro Municipality, Sweden
Fornsigtuna is a manor house in Upplands-Bro Municipality situated near Lake Mälaren. The main building stands within wooded grounds and displays traditional Swedish construction methods with wooden frames and detailing.
The estate originated in the 11th century as a royal holding and appears in documented historical records. The site later received a new name that referenced an ancient Norse tale.
The site carries stories of early settlement embedded in its physical traces and names that evolved over centuries. Local history remains woven into how the place appears and what visitors can observe walking through the grounds.
The manor house sits west of the modern town of Sigtuna and can be reached by marked paths and public transportation from nearby areas. The grounds are most easily explored when the weather is dry and paths are in good condition.
Archaeological digs at the site unearthed objects from the Vendel and Viking periods that shed light on early Scandinavian life. These findings reveal that people inhabited the area over many centuries and left clear traces of their presence.
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