Audunborg
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Audunborg (Auduns borg) was a castle and fortification built by Norwegian nobleman Audun Hugleiksson on his inherited estate near the village of Ålhus on the shores of the Jølstravatn in the municipality of Jølster in Vestland county, Norway. The site was located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north-east of the village of Vassenden.[1]
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Audunborg | |
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Jølster, Norway | |
Audun Hugleiksson's seal on the memorial erected on the former castle site. | |
Coordinates | 61.53028°N 6.23194°E / 61.53028; 6.23194 |
Type | Medieval castle |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Norway |
Site history | |
Built | 1276-1286 |
In use | Ca.1276-? |
Materials | Stone |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Audun Hugleiksson |
Garrison | Baron Audun's hird |
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