GIS-material for the archaeological project: From Ringeby to Ljura
The information in the abstract is translated from the archaeological report: During early fall 2008, Arkeologikonsult performed an archaeological assessment (stage 1) in an area from the Ingelstad junction via Händelö to the Ljura junction outside Norrköping. The assessment was carried out as decided by the County Administrative Board in Östergötland, as a reslut of the planning before the construction of E22 Norrleden in Norrköping municipality. The investigated area comprised about 450 ha.The aim was to explore the existence of ancient monuments and ancient environments, and to clarify the area's historical character and antiquarian history. The assessment showed that there are several archaeological and cultural monuments in and adjacent to the study area, and that there are several areas with topographically suitable settlement and burial locations. Within the study area a total of 15 sites were identified. Purpose: The information in the purpose is translated from the archaeological report: The goal of the archaeological assessment was to explore the existence of ancient monuments and archaeological areas in the study area. This included both identifying the visible archaeological and cultural remains, as well as areas in which the possibility is high that legally protected monuments without visible markings above ground may exist. These sites and areas were mapped and described. Furthermore the assessment aimed at providing suggestions for further archaeological work in the area. The ZIP file consist of GIS files and an Access database with information about the excavations, findings and other metadata about the archaeological survey.
documentation/AK2008.2144 E22 Norrleden U_screen.pdf