Publications 91-89546-05-9

House remains at lake Böttekärr

Britt-Marie och Gunnar Carlstedt

Remains from a house have been found. It has two rooms. It is not possible to directly tell the age. Historical evidences indicate that it is older than 17th centurty.

The hous has been an earth house with thatched roof. A front wall of stone has been used. The inner walls have been made by soil with slab of stone along the floor and flat stones as reinforcement. The floor has been slightly sloped and well made. Along the front side in the middle wall there have been a hearth,

No cultivation has taken place in the surroundings.

It is not possible to tell their living - hunters or paupers - most likely hunters.

Three similar remains are in the neighbourhood.

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report 91-89546-05-9 Böttekärr.pdf

GIS 91-89546-05-9 Böttekärr.zip