Høvdingsgård, Manor house in Mern, Denmark
Høvdingsgård is a two-story neoclassical manor house built in 1852 and expanded in 1901, located in the Mern area. The estate includes multiple structures set within extensive grounds featuring woodlands and open fields.
Originally called Høvdingshus in the early 1600s, the estate began as a Crown property. It served as the residence for the local chief forester and eventually became part of the Vordingborg Cavalry District.
The estate represents Danish architectural evolution through its neoclassical design, reflecting the period's construction methods and social hierarchies in rural Denmark.
The estate is located within Vordingborg Municipality and accessible by car through multiple routes in the area. Visitors should expect a rural setting where walking across the grounds is necessary to explore the property.
Anders Lassen was born at the estate in 1920 and later became the sole non-Commonwealth recipient of the British Victoria Cross during World War II. His military service and recognition remain a remarkable chapter tied to the property's history.
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