Meilgaard Castle

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Meilgaard Castle

Meilgaard Castle (Danish: Meilgaard Slot, Meilgård) is situated between Fjellerup Strand and Bønnerup Strand, in Djursland, Denmark. The estate known as Medelgård was first mentioned in 1345.[1]

Castle and estate

The current castle dates from 1573; it was extended in 1873 and again in 1888-1891. Part of it has been converted to five private apartments.[2] A farm building is being used as a restaurant.[1]

The castle is owned by the Iuel family; Hofjægermester Michael F. Iuel and his wife Her Highness Désirée, born princess of Schaumburg-Lippe.[3] The family moved back into the castle in the autumn of 2006 after its restoration following a devastating fire on 26 February 2003, which burnt through most of the roof and attic.[citation needed]

The estate is of 2070 hectares, of which 543 are farmed and 1220 are forested.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 VisitDjursland.com: Meilgaard Slot, Djursland. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
  2. ↑ Meilgaard Gods. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Meilgaard.dk. Retrieved 27 July 2012.

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Coordinates: 56°30′11″N 10°39′31″E / 56.50306°N 10.65861°E / 56.50306; 10.65861

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