Hafslund Manor, building in Sarpsborg, Eastern Norway
Hafslund Manor is a large manor house and former farm in Sarpsborg Municipality located near the Glomma River. The main building was constructed in 1761 by Peder Elieson from wood and brick, featuring three sections arranged around a courtyard, with the surrounding land defined by fields, forests, and views of the river.
Hafslund Manor is first recorded in 1344 when it belonged to the crown as part of a large landholding owned by Haftor Jonsson, before passing through various owners over the centuries including the Gyldenhorn family in the 1400s and later figures such as Otte Bildt and Werner Nielsen. The current main house was built in 1761 on the remains of an older structure destroyed by fire.
The name Hafslund comes from Old Norse words combining a personal name with the word for grove or clearing, showing the land has been cared for over many centuries. Visitors can still see ancient stone carvings nearby that are about three thousand years old, revealing a long history of human presence in this area.
The grounds are accessible for relaxed walks through fields, forests, and along river views, with simple paths leading through the estate. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the paths cross open land and conditions vary depending on the season.
The grounds contain burial mounds from the late Iron Age and ancient stone carvings from a nearby island dating back about three thousand years, offering a rare glimpse into prehistoric settlement in the area. These archaeological features are often overlooked by visitors but add deep time perspective to the estate.
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