Lillö Ruin
| Lillö Ruin | |
|---|---|
Lillö Borgruin | |
| Kristianstad Municipality | |
 Lillö Ruin | |
  Lillö Ruin | |
| Coordinates | 56°02′09″N 14°07′11″E / 56.035942°N 14.119640°E |
| Type | Ruin |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Demolished | 1658 |
Lillö Ruin is the ruin of a medieval castle, located in Kristianstad municipality, Scania, Sweden.[1]
Not much is known of the earliest history of Lillö ("Little island"). A fortress was built there, probably as early as the late 13th century. The fortress was gradually improved to become more of a castle, Lillöhus.[2] In the war of 1657 - 1658 Denmark lost the province of Scania to Sweden and Lillöhus was demolished. It has remained a ruin ever since. The fields and wetlands surrounding the ruin are rich in bird life.
References
[edit]- ^ "Lillöområdet med Lillöborgen". kristianstads kommun (in Swedish). Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Lillö hus". Gammalstorp (in Swedish). Retrieved March 26, 2024.
56°02′18″N 14°07′20″E / 56.03833°N 14.12222°E
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