Torsburgen Fortress

Katthammarsvik, Sweden

Torsburgen was the largest ancient fortress in Northern Europe. It was originally constructed at the beginning of the 1st century AD. It was reinforced during the 4th century and used until c. 1100 AD. A timber-laced stone rampart encircles an area of 12 hectares. Scholars estimate that nearly 1000 soldiers would have been needed to defend it and it could have been providing refuge to the entire population of Gotland that is calculated to be between 6,000 and 10,000 in the early medieval period.

References:

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Address

Kräklingbo Hajdeby 846, Katthammarsvik, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 100-1100 AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden
Historical period: Roman Iron Age (Sweden)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Emil Almberg (4 years ago)
We could neither find a place to park the car, nor even locate a mound. The directions here are also deficient.

Kim Wiklund (4 years ago)
Fantastic place with geography reminiscent of Norrland.

Rim Hammami (5 years ago)
The worst app I've been through

Jessica Ahnén (5 years ago)
Perfect getaway!

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