Skansen Lejonet
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Skansen Lejonet ("the Lion Sconce"), formally Westgötha Leijon ("the Westrogothic Lion"), is a redoubt on the hill Gullberg in Gothenburg, Sweden, built in 1687-92 on the site of an earlier medieval castle. It was decommissioned in 1822 and has since served a range of other purposes.
Quick Facts The Lion Sconce, Type ...
The Lion Sconce | |
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Skansen Lejonet | |
Gothenburg in Sweden | |
Type | Sconce |
Site information | |
Owner | Götiska Förbundet |
Open to the public | Yes |
Website | "Skansen Lejonet". Götiska Förbundet. |
Site history | |
Built | 1687-1692 |
Built by | Kingdom of Sweden |
In use | 1687-1822 |
Materials | Granite, gneiss, diabase |
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The fortress and its twin, Skansen Kronan, 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.