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Citadellet

Slottsvägen

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Citadellet (Landskrona)
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Citadellet

The Citadellet is situated on Slottsvägen in Landskrona, Sweden.

History

  • Believed to have been constructed between 1848 and 1851, the Citadellet was intended to protect the Royal Norwegian Navy's Karljohansvern naval station in Horten.
  • The fortress was built under the supervision of architect Christian Heinrich Grosch (1801-1865).
  • It is reported that specific plans for its design were completed in the mid-1830s.

Architecture

The Citadellet is a 19th-century citadel, featuring an architectural style typical of fortifications from this period.

The layout and design are believed to have been influenced by earlier designs dating back to the 1820s.

The exact details of its construction and interior layout are not available.

Historical Significance

The Citadellet played a key role in the defense of the Royal Norwegian Navy's naval station in Horten, serving as part of a larger fortification system that included Norske Løve Fortress.

Military activity at the Citadellet ceased on the last day known to date, reportedly in 1970.

Current Status and Use

The Citadellet was demolished in 1971, marking the end of its military use.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status information is available for the Citadellet.

Visiting Information

Due to the castle's demolition, visiting information is not currently available.

Details

NameCitadellet
CityLandskrona
CountrySweden
Coordinates55.87306, 12.822992
ArchitectChristian Heinrich Grosch
Current usedemolished
Accessiblefalse