Li gravfält, Fjärås bräcka, Iron Age burial ground in Fjärås, Sweden
Li gravfält is a grave field measuring about 500 by 125 metres on the western slope of Fjärås Bräcka, with around 160 ancient monuments: four burial mounds, 24 round and seven oval or ship-shaped stone settings, and 127 standing stones. The tallest, King Frode's Stone, reaches 4.7 metres. Old gravel pits have damaged much of the central and western parts.
The site served as a burial place between the 4th and 10th centuries and contains remains of iron pieces, bronze fragments, ceramic vessels, and glass fragments. These findings show that people buried their relatives here across many generations.
The site carries the name of King Frode, a legendary figure linked to ancient Danish stories. Local traditions speak of his burial here, and his legend continues to shape how people understand and discuss this place.
The burial ground is reachable from the parking area at Naturum Fjärås Bräcka via a marked path that descends toward the site. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the path crosses uneven terrain.
When King Karl XV visited in 1865 he reportedly said: "Here noble blood has flowed; it behoves us to honour it!" His words ended the removal of grave stones for building material, and the Frodestenen and several other stones were re-erected.
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