Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Borgeby Castle, located in Lomma Municipality, Sweden, is an archaeological site of significant historical importance. Originally constructed as a fortress in the 11th century CE, it may be linked to the Viking King Harald Bluetooth. The site includes features such as defensive ditches and a mint, indicating its strategic and economic significance. Over the centuries, the castle underwent multiple phases of construction and destruction, including fires during the Viking Age and later periods. Key structures include Börjes Tower from the 15th century and the main building erected in the mid-17th century. The site was a center of power and residence for aristocratic families and played a role in regional conflicts. Its evolution reflects the dynamic history of the region from the Late Post-Classical to the Early Modern Period.
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Defensive Structures
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Industrial and Craft Structures
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