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Ströbo hög, Ancient burial mound in Köping Municipality, Sweden

The Ströbo hög burial mound extends 40 meters in diameter and rises 10 meters above the surrounding fields in the Västmanland region.

Located near the medieval Eriksgatan road and transport route to Bergslagen, this burial mound dates from the Late Iron Age period in Sweden.

Archaeological discoveries at the site include bronze brooches, fire steel, glass beads, and pottery fragments from the Late Iron Age period.

Visitors can locate the burial mound near the intersection of highway 250 toward Kolsva, with a McDonald's restaurant serving as a reference point.

According to records from 1667, local folklore tells of an oak wood cabin inside the mound guarded by a dragon.

Location: Köping Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.52250,15.96489

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11

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