The Golden Cradle

legend · Sweden · Bohuslän

A ship carrying a golden cradle for Queen Elenor is wrecked off Tjorn and the islanders murder the crew and plunder the cargo. The cradle is buried in Stordal Heath where it remains hidden to this day. The dying peasant who concealed it tried to reveal its location but his final words were unintelligible.

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