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Bridges and runestones: A Viking lord’s mark on medieval Swedish landscape
Synonymous with his bridge and the nearby runestones that he commissioned, Jarlabanke Ingefatsson was an 11th-century rural chieftain from the area around Täby, north of Stockholm.2 years ago — Partner content -
Who was Jarlabanke? And why did he build a bridge?
Just north of Stockholm lies the work of a powerful local aristocrat from over 1,000 years ago, Lord Jarlabanke. A bridge and the carved runestones he commissioned form an essential Viking attraction easily accessible from Stockholm.2 years ago — Partner content -
Echoes from Sweden's past: The bridge of Viking lord Jarlabanke
Located in the northern suburbs of Stockholm, there is a well-preserved causeway crossing from the Viking Age. Today, this is called Jarlabanke's Bridge, a testament to the power and religiosity of a Viking lord. Angus Carlsson takes up the story.2 years ago — History
