Fossum Hovedgård, Heritage manor house in Skien, Norway.
Fossum Hovedgård is a manor house built in French Empire style, located about 13 kilometers north of Skien and constructed with slag-stone. The building contains 60 rooms including a large banqueting hall, and sits within an English-style park surrounded by forest areas.
The manor was built between 1811 and 1818 and belonged to Severin Løvenskiold, who served as vice regent. The Løvenskiold family has owned the property since 1739 and continues to maintain it.
The English-style park surrounding the main building displays Bronze Age rock carvings related to ancient farming, showing how old settlements in this area truly are. These carvings remain visible to visitors walking through the grounds.
The property sits within forest areas and offers access to the surrounding hills and mountains around Luksefjell and Sauherad. Visitors should know that this is a private estate with specific access rules for touring.
The trees throughout the park have been carefully recorded in a detailed tree plan that documents species, age, and condition of each specimen. This inventory reflects a careful approach to managing the grounds over time.
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