Previous Archaeological Excavations along the 'Ostlänken' Railway Corridor 1965-2012: Archaeological assesment within the planned E4 motorway.

Swedish National Heritage Board, UV Öst

From 17/10/1990 to 08/11/1990 the Swedish National Heritage Board has performed investigations of five areas (named area 5-8 and 12/13) and one preliminary investigation of one area (named area 14) within the planned motorway of the E4 motorway, passing Norrköping.

In area 5, located at Borgs säteri, remains of residential nature was found. Ceramic finds give a possible dating of the Vendel period to the Viking age.

Area 6 is located next to Motala ström. Settlement remains were found, concentrated in the south part of the area.

Within area 7 a large settlement containing two areas of cultural layers were found. Ceramics place part of the ancient monument in the bronze age.

Area 8 also contained remains of residential nature, possibly from the iron age and the bronze age.

Area 12/13 is located east of the burial site RAÄ 15. 22 features with burned bones were found.

16 stone settings and possible stone settings previously unknown were discovered during the preliminary investigation of area 14. The previously known stone setting RAÄ 6 is located within the area.

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