The story
The stone grave with its swords, dating to the 4th century in Ristimäki, Vammala, is reminiscent of the prosperous armed burials of the younger Roman Iron Age (200–400 AD) in coastal areas. It is also the only inland tomb corresponding to the coastal burial tradition at that time. During the Vendel Period, cemeteries became more common in the Sastamala area, which contributes to population growth and population density. The parish of Sastamala was the largest parish belonging to the historical province of Satakunta.
The name Sastamala first appeared in the form Sastamall in a letter from King Birger Magnusson from 1300 or 1303.
From Wikipedia’s article on Sastamala, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5
