Crow-Stepped Gables of 15th-Century Utö Manor: A Swedish Medieval Manor's

Crow-Stepped Gables of 15th-Century Utö Manor: A Swedish Medieval Manor's

15th-century Utö Manor on Arnö Island, with unique crow-stepped gables, has a history of numerous mergers.

15th-century Utö Manor on Arnö Island, Uppland, Sweden, preserves unique crow-stepped gables and has a history of multiple mergers. The current division of rooms in Utö Manor seems to date from the first half of the 17th century. In the 1630s, the estate was merged with neighboring Grönsö Manor. Today, Utö Manor stands as a well-preserved example of a medieval manor house, showcasing a unique construction and interesting history.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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