Gravvika

Gravvika is a Norwegian place name that generally refers to a bay or cove ("vika") that has a burial ground or graveyard ("grav") nearby. It is often found in coastal areas where settlements historically were located close to the sea, and burial sites were established within a reasonable distance from the living. The specific characteristics of a Gravvika can vary greatly, from a small, sheltered inlet with a few graves to a larger bay with a more extensive cemetery. The presence of a "grav" doesn't necessarily mean the graveyard is directly on the shoreline, but it is typically located in close proximity and considered geographically associated with the bay. The term itself doesn't imply any specific type of grave or burial ritual, only that a burial ground is associated with the named location.