Jungshoved Voldsted, Medieval hillfort in Vordingborg Municipality, Denmark
Description
Jungshoved Voldsted is a medieval fortified site in Vordingborg Municipality. It features an earthen mound with a rounded triangular shape, surrounded by defensive ditches and reinforced embankments on its eastern side.
History
The site first appears in historical records from 1231 as a royal property under King Valdemar. It remained under Crown control before passing to Count Christoffer Parsberg in the mid-1600s.
Culture
The site holds importance in medieval Danish history and is remembered as a royal stronghold. It represents the kind of defensive structure that helped control the region during that period.
Practical
The site is easy to explore on foot and offers good views of the surrounding landscape from its elevated position. You can visit year-round, though ground conditions vary with the seasons.
Did you know?
During a 17th-century conflict with Sweden, Swedish colonel Magnus de la Gardie took refuge at the site. He famously removed many books from the local administrator Jørgen Reedtz's personal collection during his stay.
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