Eketorp, Öland, Sweden - Historic Forts on Waymarking.com

Öland is the second largest Swedish island and the smallest of the traditional provinces of Sweden.

Eketorp is an Iron Age fort in southeastern Öland, which was extensively reconstructed and enlarged in the Middle Ages. Throughout the ages the fortification has served a variety of somewhat differing uses: from defensive ringfort, to medieval safe haven and thence a cavalry garrison[1]. In the 20th century it was further reconstructed to become a heavily visited tourist site and a location for re-enactment of medieval battles. Eketorp is the only one of the 19 known prehistoric fortifications on Öland that has been completely excavated, yielding a total of over 24,000 individual artifacts. The entirety of southern Öland has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Eketorp fortification is often referred to as Eketorp Castle.

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The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 400 AD Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Viking Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: I don't know What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim. Current condition: Restored for 70-80 % This site is administered by ----: Kalmar läns museum If admission is charged -: 75.00 (listed in local currency) Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link] Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link] Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]

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