Askahögen, Archaeological mound in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden
Askahögen is an oval-shaped earthwork in Vadstena Municipality that rises about 3 meters above the surrounding land. The top is completely flat, with no bumps or variations in its surface.
This earthwork developed over several centuries and buried remains of a large longhouse structure dating to the 7th and 8th centuries. Discoveries like golden pendants and horse gear suggest it was an important settlement.
The name comes from ash discovered during excavations at the site. Finds here reveal how people in this region valued precious items and traded with distant lands.
This mound sits at a central location between several nearby communities and is easy to reach. The flat top makes it possible for visitors to move around the entire site with ease.
Modern radar surveys revealed four entrances and double wall lines inside the buried longhouse. These details resemble structures at other major sites and show how sophisticated building methods were in this era.
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