Håkon conquered his opponents, but Egil Ullserk (Egil Woolshirt), Håkon's most important ally, died and was buried at Rastarkalv. 3 memorial stones commemorating Egil stands on the hill, next to the church.
Architecture and heritage
Rastarkalv - a viking battlefield
Rasterkalv, an ancient battlefield, is located close to Frei Church. This was the site of a battle in 955 AD between the Viking king Håkon the Good and Eiriksønnene, the sons of Eirik.
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Contact
- Address:
- v/ Frei Kirke
- 6524 Frei
- Phone:
- 71 57 40 00
- Email:
- post@nordmore.museum.no
- Website:
- www.nordmore.museum.no/bes%C3%B8k-oss/kristiansund/slaget-p%C3%A5-rastarkalv-r%C3%B8ysene-og-landskapets-historie
Facilities
- Parking:
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