Skanörs borg, Medieval castle ruins in Skanör, Sweden
Skanörs borg are the remains of a medieval fortress featuring a two-story brick structure roughly 16 by 8 meters in size, surrounded by double moats. The ruin sits on a hill next to Saint Olof Church and still displays the outline of its former defensive earthworks.
The Danish crown built this castle in 1220 to control the lucrative Skånemarknaden fish market. It was later destroyed and rebuilt several times before eventually being abandoned.
The castle once housed officials who oversaw the bustling medieval fish market and collected levies from traders. Walking through the site, you can sense how this location served as both a seat of power and a hub of commercial activity.
The ruins sit next to Saint Olof Church on the northern edge of Skanör and are easily accessible on foot. Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and can become slippery in wet conditions.
Wendish Hanseatic forces destroyed the castle in 1311, and later Swedish armies also attacked it. This turbulent history of destruction makes the site a testament to the power struggles between different regions.
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