Christiansholm Fortress
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| Christiansholm Fortress | |
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| Kristiansand, Norway | |
 Portion of the fortress featuring the tower. |
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| Built | 1672 |
| In use | 1672-1872 |
| Controlled by | Norway |
| Battles/wars | Attemted English raid in 1807 |
Christiansholm Fortress is a Norwegian fortress built to defend the city of Kristiansand. The fortress was finished in 1672 and was disbanded in 1872. It is now owned by the municipality and is a site for cultural and social events as well as recreation.
The only time the fortress has been in battle was against the English in 1807.
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