Ferkingstad
Ferkingstad | |
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Village | |
Ferkingstad harbour | |
Interactive map of Ferkingstad | |
| Coordinates: 59°13′27″N 5°11′49″E / 59.22416°N 5.19689°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Rogaland |
| District | Haugaland |
| Municipality | Karmøy Municipality |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 4274 Stol |
Ferkingstad is a village in Karmøy Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located on the western shore of the island of Karmøy, immediately south of the town of Åkrahamn and a few minutes north of the village of Sandve. Ferkingstad is known for its highly rich archaeological finds, ranging from the early Viking Age to the late medieval era. Ferkingstad Church is located in the village.