Husaby Castle Ruins

Götene, Sweden

Husaby Bishop’s castle was built in the 1480s as a residence for Brynolf Gerlakson, bishop of Skara. It was confiscated by the state during the Reformation in the 1520s and destroyed shortly afterwards.

References:
  • Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.
  • runesnruins.com

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2717 Husaby, Götene, Sweden
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Founded: 1480s
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Sweden
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Sweden)

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