https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue Search results en The Swedish National Heritage Board's Contract Archaeology Service UV Öst have, during the spring of 2001, conducted field evaluations of a number of ancient monuments in the area of Linköping Airport. The investigations were prompted by the upcoming development in connection with the take-off and landing runway. The ancient remains consisted of single graves and groups of graves, located on the remaining heights that currently surround the airport. The investigations showed that the three sites were burial grounds, while one site consisted of a smaller group of graves. In essence, the graves are dated to the Early Iron Age. Several of the sites also contained findings from the Mesolithic (the information is translated from the archaeological report). Purpose (The information is translated from the archaeological report): The field evaluations aimed at clarifying the nature and the burial customs of the recorded graves and burial grounds, as well as any new-found ancient remains within the areas. The aim was also to demarcate the archaeological areas and to assess the extent of the remains in them. The results will also be used as a basis for assessing subsequent outcome study needs. The data material consist of GIS files (.shp or .gml) and corresponding databases (.mbd or .csv) with information about the excavations, findings and other metadata about the archaeological survey. Saab 125: Early iron age Saab 17-18: Migration period Saab 19: Bronze age, Iron age Saab 122: Bronsålder, Järnålder Saab 123; Bronze age, Battle axe culture, Iron age Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:11:38 GMT https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2004-1 https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2004-1 Uppsala University Investigations in 2015 in different parts of the archaeological site at Stensö Castle, Östra Husby parish, Östergötland, identified the western section of the castle's ringwall as well as a number of heaps of material which was extracted from the ruins for reuse. A rune carving was discovered on the outside of the southern tower, with the inscribed name 'Helge' - possibly a builder, worker, or the tower's architect. The excavations yielded rich finds of medieval ceramic, for the most part Early Red glazed ware (ca. 1250-1350 C.E.). Purpose: The aim of the archaeological investigations at Stensö Castle was to build upon the results from the 2014 excavation season at Stensö Castle. The dataset consists of a series of images documenting excavations at Stensöborg, as well as an excel file describing these excavation images. The download package also contains the excavation report. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:20:04 GMT https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd0998-1 https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd0998-1 Umeå University Martin Rundkvist These data were collected for a master (Swedish "magister") thesis in Egyptology and are published with approval of the student's tutor (Daniel Löwenborg, Uppsala Uni.) The Scandinavian Joint Expedition to Sudanese Nubia (SJE) was one of the substantial contributions of crucial salvage archaeology within the International Nubian Campaign which was pursued in conjunction with the building of the High Dam at Aswan in the early 1960’s. A large quantity of archaeological data was collected by the SJE in a continuous area of northernmost Sudan and published during the subsequent decades. The present study aimed at transferring the geographical aspects of that data into a digital format thus enabling spatial enquires to the archaeological information to be performed in a computerised manner within a geographical information system (GIS). The landscape of the concession area, which is now completely submerged by the water masses of Lake Nasser, was digitally reconstructed in order to approximate the physical environment which the human societies of ancient Nubia inhabited. Information on the nearly 500 indexed archaeological sites of the SJE was classified and imported into the GIS. The potential of the system thereby established, validated against modern remote sensing data and aerial photography, was then demonstrated by a number of spatial analyses at an inter-site level. The system hereby developed is intended to be used in further studies of the relevant and information-rich research fields of ancient Nubia, for applications similar to those demonstrated in the present project or for educational and research purposes hitherto unpredicted. Purpose: The study aimed at transferring the geographical aspects of analogue data collected by the Scandinavian Joint Expedition to Sudanese Nubia into a digital format, thus enabling spatial enquires to the archaeological information within a geographical information system (GIS). The material consists partly of seven shape files describing the area's topography and archaeological sites. All map data are digitized from The Egypt New Series Map 1:25000. The shape files consist of: - East Bank Spot Elevations: Points defining elevation above sea level in the East Bank of northern Sudan (SJE concession area); - Elevation Contours: Elevation contours representing topographical heights from 120 m.a.s.l. to 220 m.a.s.l. interspersed with 5 m or 10 m intervals, digitalised as polylines; - Lines of Steepest Descent: Branched lines which intersect the elevation contours at right angles, digitalized in the direction from higher to lower elevation as independent segments of polylines; - Nile Shores: Polylines representing the shorelines of the River Nile adjacent to the SJE concession area; - The River Nile: Polygons representing all water surfaces adjoining the SJE concession area; - West Bank Spot Elevations: Points defining elevation above sea level in the West Bank of northern Sudan (opposite the SJE concession area); - Master List: Points representing published and unpublished indexed SJE archaeological sites with various attributes. The material also comprises a digital elevation model in GeoTIFF format of the SJE concession area and the surrounding region, based on manually digitalised features from the Egypt New Series Map 1:25000. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:29:39 GMT https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd0944-1 https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd0944-1 Uppsala University Carolin Johansson (magisterstudent) Previous Archaeological Excavations along the 'Ostlänken' Railway Corridor 1965-2012: Fifteen Kilometers of Ancient History Beneath the Motorway ZIP file 001 contains a shape file with metadata from the excavation, and two maps in GeoTIFF format. Corresponding material is also available in gml format. The ancient monument 209 was comprised of two hearths and an area with soot and fire-cracked stone, situated by Åbro. The remains were dated to the Late Iron Age and the Middle Ages. ZIP file 002 contains three Shape files with information on trenches and features, and a map in GeoTIFF format. Corresponding material is also available in gml format. The excavation covered the northern part of a late Iron Age cemetery. 28 graves were found on the investigated area, seven of which were probable inhumations. High phosphate levels were surveyed in a field beside the cemetery, but no traces of prehistoric activity were found. Settlement remains in the shape of hearths and fire-cracked stones were however found underneath the graves. ZIP file 003 contains three Shape files with information on trenches and features, and a map in GeoTIFF format. Corresponding material is also available in gml format. The excavation uncovered 40 Iron Age graves, most of which were stone settings. Few artefacts were found. The burial custom and artefacts date the cemetery to the Early Iron Age and Migaration Period. Underneath the cemetery, two areas of settlement remains were uncovered. The features included hearths, post holes and two burnt mounds. The settlement was mainly dated to the Early Iron Age, with solitary datings to the Bronze Age and Vendel Period. ZIP file 004 contains three Shape files with information on trenches and features, and a map in GeoTIFF format. Corresponding material is also available in gml format. The excavation was carried out in August and September 1979 and covered part of a cemetery with ten previously known graves. Four stone settings, of which two four-sided, and a hearth were excavated. The burial type, burial custom and the fact that few grave goods were deposited indicate a dating to the Early Iron Age. ZIP file 005 contains three Shape files with information on trenches and features, and a map in GeoTIFF format. Corresponding material is also available in gml format. The excavation was carried out in August 1980 and covered a site with a stone setting, a hearth found ca. 15 m from the grave, and a presumed stone setting that turned out to be a natural formation. The location of the grave and the burial custom indicate an Early Iron Age dating of the stone setting. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:31:45 GMT https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2383-1 https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2383-1 Uppsala University The information in the abstract is translated from the archaeological report: Due to the Swedish Rail Administration's plans of extending the railway between Motala and Mjölby, by construction of double-tracks and levelled crossings, the Swedish National Heritage Board's Contract Archaeology Service, UV Öst, has performed several excavations along the railway during the years of 2003-2005. Five separate sites were investigated, together forming the Fågelsta Project, a part of the overall project "The Plain Region - western Östergötland in a long term perspective". The archaeological remains consisted of Neolithic and Pre-Roman Iron Age settlements, furnaces from the transition between the Bronze and Iron Age, graves and a cult building from the Vendel period and the Viking Age and a medieval road (beside RAÄ 21, 27, Västra Stenby parish); abandoned fields from the transition between the Bronze and Iron Age, Late Iron Age settlement, Early Medieval features and a smithy from the Modern Era (RAÄ 225, Västra Stenby parish); settlement remains and stray finds from the Stone Age to the Early Iron Age (beside RAÄ 14-19, Västra Stenby parish); settlement remains from the Early and Late Neolithic, Bronze Age, the transition between the Bronze and Iron Age, the Roman Iron Age, and Vendel period/Viking age, possible village formation (beside RAÄ 32, Fivelstad parish) and finally Neolithic and Bronze Age settlement remains, abandoned fields from the Bronze Age and the Pre-Roman Iron Age, and a Pre-Roman workshop area (beside RAÄ 26, Fivelstad parish). A total of 23 300 m2 was investigated. Purpose: The information in the purpose is translated from the archaeological report: The main theme of the Fågelsta Project was "People of the plains - settlement changes in a long term perspective". The aim was to describe the landscape development in the area from a comprehensive point of view. This aim was then divided into four sub-themes; Continuity and transitions, Land use in a local perspective, Settlement and settlement structure and Central places and areas. The aim was also to relate the prehistoric development and land use in west Östergötland to the neighbouring regions. The data is available in two formats: a ZIP file containing GIS shapefiles connected to an Access datafile containing information pertaining to excavation area, finds, object types along with other metadata regarding the archaeological investigation. The second ZIP file consists of corresponding .gml and .xlsx files. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:30:58 GMT https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2024-1 https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2024-1 Uppsala University The information in the abstract is translated from the archaeological report: During 2003-2004, with complementary work in 2005, the Swedish National Heritage Board's Contract Archaeology Service, UV Öst, performed several field evaluations and an excavation by Trädgårdstorp, within parts of the Värö 3:1 and Ryd 1:1 properties, in Kärna parish, Linköping municipality, Östergötland County. The reason for the evaluations was a planned recycling centre within Värö 3:1 and a new shooting range within Ryd 1:1. The evaluations covered a connected area with ancient monuments, registered as RAÄ 126-128. Within two areas (1 and 2), Mesolithic settlement remains, as well as a settlement from the Late Neolithic - Bronze Age containing a well preserved house dated to c. 2000-1500 BC, were excavated. The total extent of the site is yet unknown and future development in the adjacent area is thus likely to involve further archaeological investigations. Purpose: The information in the purpose is translated from the archaeological report: The purpose of the field evaluations was to establish the character, dating, extent and scientific potential of the previously discovered archaeological site, within the area of planned development. The result was to form the basis of future decisions made by the County Administrative Board, regarding the archaeological remnants, and to serve as guidance for the developer's costing of further excavations. The purpose of the excavation was to document and remove the archaeological remains within the area to be developed, with a starting point in the scientific questions formulated within the project. The data is available in two formats: a ZIP file containing GIS shapefiles connected to an Access datafile containing information pertaining to excavation area, finds, object types along with other metadata regarding the archaeological investigation. The second ZIP file consists of corresponding .gml and .xlsx files. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:41:08 GMT https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2032-1 https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2032-1 Uppsala University The information in the abstract is translated from the archaeological report: Due to a new local plan within the property Veta 5:5 and others in Mantorp, Mjölby municipality, the Swedish National Heritage Board's Contract Archaeology Service, UV Öst, performed an assessment (phase 2) and a field evaluation in 2004. A total of 75 features were found, such as hearths, post holes, pits and ard marks. The remains have got a temporary registration number; UV 4, Vera parish. Iron Age pottery and burnt clay was also found as well as remains of several settlement and agricultural layers overlying each other and disturbed by ploughing. Features were also found underneath these layers. The dating of six features show that the remains cover, at least, a time span from the early Bronze Age to the Migration Period. Purpose: The information in the purpose is translated from the archaeological report: The purpose of the assessment (stage 2) was to determine whether any archaeological remains were going to be affected by the development. The purpose of the field evaluation was to delimit the settlement and cultivation areas, to determine their scientific potential and to find out if there are any other prehistoric or historical remains within the area. The data is available in two formats: a ZIP file containing GIS shapefiles connected to an Access datafile containing information pertaining to excavation area, finds, object types along with other metadata regarding the archaeological investigation. The second ZIP file consists of corresponding .gml and .xlsx files. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:52:02 GMT https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2041-1 https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2041-1 Uppsala University The information in the abstract is translated from the archaeological report: Linköping municipality is working on a local plan for a ca. 250 000 m2 big area west and north-west of Manstorp, Linghem, Törnevalla parish. Due to this the Swedish National Heritage Board's contract archaeology division, UV Öst, has performed a stage 2 survey, followed by a preliminary investigation.During the survey, archaeological remains were discovered in two places; just south of the burial ground RAÄ 32 and in the west part of the survey area. No remains were found in the rest of the area, but concentrations of fire cracked stones in the topsoil, as well as darker areas on the ground surface, indicate settlements destroyed by ploughing. The hollow way consisted of several layers and was bowl-shaped. It has probably been used as a foot- and bridle path. No artefacts were found. At the preliminary investigation the topsoil was removed by the discovered remains. Only a few more features were found. All features were documented, excavated and removed. The remains represent activities carried out by the burial ground, as well as a small settlement, located on slightly higher ground and partly destroyed by ploughing. They can generally be dated to the early Iron Age. UV Öst suggests that the area might be developed without any further archaeological measures. Purpose: The information in the purpose is translated from the archaeological report: The aim of a stage 2 survey is to conclude whether the development area contains any unmarked archaeological remains.The aim of a preliminary investigation is to determine the character and, if possible, the dating of the remains. The data is available in two formats: a ZIP file containing GIS shapefiles connected to an Access datafile containing information pertaining to excavation area, finds, object types along with other metadata regarding the archaeological investigation. The second ZIP file consists of corresponding .gml and .xlsx files. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:40:17 GMT https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2051-1 https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2051-1 Uppsala University The information in the abstract is translated from the archaeological report: Due to reconstruction of the power grid between mellan Åtvidaberg and Broddebo and on the property Domra in Västervik municipality, the Swedish National Heritage Board's contract archaeology division, UV Öst, has performed several preliminary investigations and stage 2 surveys in Gullebo, Mosshult and Broddebo, Gärserum parish, Åtvidaberg municipality, during summer and autunm of 2005. Two surveys have previously been performed in the area, in connection with rebuilding of the National Road 35. Prehistoric remains, such as graves, were discovered nearby the village sites of Gullebo, Mosshult och Broddebo during these surveys, as well as several potential settlement locations. The result showed a settlement site just north of Broddebo village. The current survey found, among other things, two hearths and a possible agricultural layer damaged by ploughing. UV Öst suggests no further archaeological measures since the trenching for the power lines could be made without affecting the archaeological remains. Purpose: The information in the purpose is translated from the archaeological report: The purpose of the preliminary investigation and the stage 2 survey, was to determine whether any archaeological remains were going to be affected by the planned trenching and, if possible, to try to avoid them. The results were going to form the basis for possible future decisions by the County Administrative Board concerning the matter. The data is available in two formats: a ZIP file containing GIS shapefiles connected to an Access datafile containing information pertaining to excavation area, finds, object types along with other metadata regarding the archaeological investigation. The second ZIP file consists of corresponding .gml and .xlsx files. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:01:03 GMT https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2079-1 https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2079-1 Uppsala University The information in the abstract is translated from the archaeological report: The Swedish National Heritage Board's contract archaeology division, UV Öst, has performed a preliminary investigation during autumn 2005 and a subsequent final excavation during summer 2006 in Kimstad, within the property Ask 5:1, Norrköping municipality. The municipality was planning to build a new train station that would affect the prehistoric settlement site RAÄ 258. The excavations covered the remains of a neolithic house and a few other features. Two samples of charcoal have been dated to the Late Mesolithic, c. 4300 BC. A third sample was dated to the Early Neolithic, c. 3700 BC. About 3 kg of early neolithic pottery was collected. A polished axe of diabase supports this dating, which seems to bee the earliest phase of the settlement. The house was supported by one row of posts and included remains of hearths, pits and a larger storage pit. Purpose: The information in the purpose is translated from the archaeological report: The aim of the preliminary investigation was to delimit the archaeological site and to try to determine its character and dating. The aim of the final excavation was to determine the function and dating of the site and thus get a more definite understanding of the period of time the site has been used as well as its function. The aim was also to place the site in a larger perspective, comparing it to other settlement sites from the same era. The data is available in two formats: a ZIP file containing GIS shapefiles connected to an Access datafile containing information pertaining to excavation area, finds, object types along with other metadata regarding the archaeological investigation. The second ZIP file consists of corresponding .gml and .xlsx files. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:52:52 GMT https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2084-1 https://researchdata.se/en/catalogue/dataset/snd2084-1 Uppsala University