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Gallow cliffs in Stafnes

Place of execution according to an old folk story. 

Cliffs, two of which are quite high, with an inlet several fathoms deep between them. A tree between was laied between the two cliffs and men hanged from it a punishment for serious crimes.

 

Location: About 1 km from Básendar, short walk from road 45

Gallow cliffs in Stafnes

Gallow cliffs in Stafnes

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