Arkils tingstad

Arkils tingstad is an archaeological site in Vallentuna in the Stockholm region with a rectangular stone formation and two runestones near Lake Mälaren. The stones display early Scandinavian construction techniques and carry inscriptions from the Viking Age.

The site dates from the Viking Age around 1010 and served as an assembly point where local leaders gathered to make decisions and administer justice. The transition from Norse religion to Christianity shaped this location, which was used for traditional assemblies and early baptismal ceremonies.

The runestones here honored members of the Skålhamra clan and show how important this family was in the region. These stones served as public monuments that reminded the community of its most significant people.

The site is located near Stockholm and is accessible for visitors who want to explore the archaeological remains. The open location provides a good view of the stone formations and their positions relative to each other.

A runemaster named Gunnar created the inscriptions on the stones, linking this work to a single known person. Such specific craftsman signatures are rare in archaeological finds from this period.