Ferkingstad

Ferkingstad
Village
Ferkingstad harbour
Ferkingstad
Location in Rogaland county
Ferkingstad
Ferkingstad (Norway)
Coordinates: 59°13′03″N 05°11′30″E / 59.21750°N 5.19167°E / 59.21750; 5.19167
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyRogaland
DistrictHaugaland
MunicipalityKarmøy
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Time zoneUTC+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.