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Bjuröklubb Nature reserve

The history of Bjuröklubb dates far back in time. As early as during the Bronze Age, when the sea level was about 30 metres above the current one, temporary settlements would be found here. In the 13th century, Bjuröklubb was probably a harbour for Bothnian trade and shipping. Bjuröklubb as ...
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The stone barrow in Byske

Another walking path on the northern side of the village passes a stone barrow from the Bronze Age.
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Skötgrönnan

On an area smaller than one km2, you will find interesting history, a paradise for outdoor activities, a unique flora and bird life. We are talking about the little island Skötgrönnan outside Burvik in Bureå. This used to be a controversial centre for fishing; donated to Piteå in 1652 by...
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The place of execution, Lappvattsheden

The place of execution at the moor Lappvattsheden was first used in 1699. The place continued to be in use up until the 19th century; the last person to lose his life at this site was the soldier Hinric Åberg-Pilk. He was convicted for murder of a constable and executed in 1822, just 25 years old....
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Ytterviks burial ground

On top of the ridge in Yttervik you can see the largest barrow field in Västerbotten. The barrows vary in kind and size, they probably also represent different periods. Very few of them have been studied and it has not been possible to establish reliable dating. In the large barrow near the road a...
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The walls of Malörhällviken

At the far end of the northern shore of bay Malörhällviken, some distance from the water, seven majestic stonewalls are found. They are up to 30 metres long and have worked as sheltered landing places for boats. In the cobblestone field above there are rows of small stone collections. Those are...
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The place of execution, Bureheden

The place of execution on the moor Bureheden was not only aimed at evildoers from Bureå, but for people from all of Skellefte parish of that time. Bureå History & Folklore Association has erected a monument with the years 1827, 1830 and 1836 inscribed. Those years the three last executions were hel...
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Lappviken

15 km from village Myrheden, by the river Byskeälven, you will find Lappviken with over 2 000 archaeological finds, e.g. two silver coins in good condition. This habitation from the late Middle Ages is the only one, so far, that is known outside the coastal area. In the same area, from the same...
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Garaselet

At Garaselet between the rapids in river Byskeälven, archaeologists have made a survey of the earliest history of the area. As early as 8 000 years ago, people settled here. The settlement is found below mountain Garaselsberget, on a sand plateau between the mountain and the river. The location...
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The catch pits i Drängsmark

In Lappslyet by the village Drängsmark you can see an old but well-preserved system of trapping holes, where they used to trap elk and reindeer. These holes often had a coffin-like wooden device at the bottom. The legs of the game were locked but the animal was virtually uninjured. By trapping live...
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