Ravnsborg Castle Ruins

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Ravnsborg Castle was built in around 1330 by John III, Count of Holstein-Plön. In 1347 the castle was conquered by Valdemar IV. It was demolished in 1510. The 100m long and 50m wide castle was originally on an island and fortified with brick walls.

Medieval castles in DenmarkMiscellaneous historic sites in DenmarkAll sites in TorrigThe First Kingdom

Address
Fyrværkervej 5, Torrig, Denmark

Established
1330

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