Vallen Castle Ruins

Description

Vallen (or Isengrim) was one of the largest medieval castles in Scania. It was probably built in the 13th century, but its history is widely unknown. The castle hill is surrounded by moat the castle hill is over 40m wide and 12m high.

Address
1538, Tomelilla, Sweden

Established
13th century

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