Hornborgs slottsruin, Medieval fortress ruins in Kville socken, Sweden.
Stone foundations of a 15th-century castle stand on a cliff above the small settlement of Slottet, south of Hamburgsund in Tanum Municipality.
The fortress, built in 1455 by Tord Karlsson, fell into ruins after Danish forces under Christian II captured and destroyed it in December 1531.
Archaeological excavations at Hornborg and Röe rediscovered this fortress site, which held strategic importance for Swedish access to North Sea trade routes.
The archaeological site contains visible stone foundations that indicate the original layout of the castle walls and defensive structures.
The fortress witnessed the murder of its founder, Tord Karlsson, during Pentecost in 1456 by his Danish subordinate who escaped to Denmark.
Location: Tanum Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.53618,11.27942
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:53
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