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Elingaard Mansion
Gressvik, Norway, Norway
Elingaard Mansion is a Renaissance-style manor house located in Gressvik near Fredrikstad, Norway, on the Onsøy peninsula, with roots tracing back to medieval times and evidence of Viking-era activity nearby. Originally owned by noble families like Rosensverd, Gyldenhorn, and Brockenhuus, it passed to Chancellor Jens Bjelke in 1610 through marriage, making him one of Norway's wealthiest nobles before a 1645 fire; the current main building with two side wings and English-style garden was completed in 1749 after another blaze in 1746. Now managed by Østfoldmuseene as a museum since 2006, it features a unique 17th-century cellar, bastions, moats, and cultural trails, hosting guided tours, events, and family-friendly exploration of its noble history amid scenic surroundings.
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