Kaknäs Explained

Kaknäs
Other Name:Gravfält
Settlement Type:former Village
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Sweden
Subdivision Type1:Historical region
Subdivision Name1:Uppland
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Stockholm
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Stockholm Municipality

Kaknäs is a former village in Medieval times located in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the Ladugårdsgärdet area. It is the site of several archeological finds and has given its name to Kaknästornet.

During the 1912 Summer Olympics, it hosted several shooting events. The shooting part of the modern pentathlon competition also took place here.

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