Skansen Kronan
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Skansen Kronan ("the Crown Sconce") is a redoubt on the hill Risåsberget, in the Haga district of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Quick Facts The Crown Sconce, Coordinates ...
The Crown Sconce | |
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Skansen Kronan | |
Gothenburg in Sweden | |
Coordinates | 57°41′48″N 11°57′17″E |
Type | Sconce |
Site information | |
Owner | Skansen Kronan |
Open to the public | Yes |
Website | https://skansenkronan.se |
Site history | |
Built | 1687-1700 |
Built by | Kingdom of Sweden |
In use | 1698-1904 |
Materials | Granite, gneiss, diabase |
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The fortress and its twin, Skansen Lejonet, were built to protect the city of Gothenburg against possible Danish attack, and thus had a similar purpose to the sea fort of New Älvsborg, which was built around the same time.