Vendel

Vendel socken extends across 169 square kilometers of land near Uppsala, featuring a central plain area surrounded by forested terrain and Vendelsjön lake.

Archaeological excavations between 1881 and 1883 revealed 14 boat graves containing weapons, helmets, and tools, leading to the naming of the Vendel Period in Scandinavian history.

The discovered burial sites contained numerous horse sacrifices and elaborate artifacts, indicating advanced metalworking techniques and established funeral practices of the period.

The district maintains administrative functions within Tierp Municipality, with postal services operating through surrounding codes 74850 and 74896 in the Tobo area.

Three helmets found in Vendel graves share direct design similarities with artifacts discovered at Sutton Hoo in England, suggesting cultural connections across the North Sea.

Location: Tierp Municipality

Location: Örbyhus hundred

Part of: Uppland

GPS coordinates: 60.16306,17.60167

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:16