Gettlinge

Southeastern Sweden


The ancient grave field of Gettlinge, together with similar site Mysinge, stretches for kilometres on the ridge alongside the main Mörbylånga–Degerhamn road. The fields include burial sites and standing stones from the Stone Age to the late Iron Age.


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