Lion Redoubt

was built-in 1687 by Erik Dahlbergh as part of the defenses against possible Danish attack on Gothenburg from the south
AdministrativeArea sconce Q10669723
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Lion Redoubt

Summary

Lion Redoubt is a sconce[1]. It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]

Key Facts

  • Lion Redoubt is located in Gothenburg Municipality[3].
  • Lion Redoubt is in the country of Sweden[4].
  • Lion Redoubt's instance of is recorded as sconce[5].
  • Lion Redoubt's instance of is recorded as redoubt[6].
  • Lion Redoubt's instance of is recorded as cultural property[7].
  • Lion Redoubt's instance of is recorded as tourist attraction[8].
  • Lion Redoubt's instance of is recorded as heritage site in Sweden[9].
  • Lion Redoubt is owned by National Property Board of Sweden[10].
  • Lion Redoubt is operated by Gothic Association[11].
  • The location of Lion Redoubt was Gullbergsvass[12].
  • Lion Redoubt's Commons category is recorded as Skansen Lejonet[13].
  • January 1, 1689 marks the founding of Lion Redoubt[14].
  • Lion Redoubt's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 57.71430556, 'lon': 11.98944444}[15].
  • Lion Redoubt's official website is recorded as http://www.skansenlejonetfestvning.se/[16].
  • Lion Redoubt's heritage designation is recorded as governmental listed building complex[17].
  • Lion Redoubt's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'sv', 'text': 'Skansen Westgötha Leijon'}[18].
  • Lion Redoubt's has part is recorded as building[19].
  • Lion Redoubt's has part is recorded as fortification[20].
  • Lion Redoubt's street address is recorded as {'lang': 'sv', 'text': 'Emerentias backe 25, 411 04'}[21].

Body

Geography

Lion Redoubt is in the country of Sweden[4]. It is located in Gothenburg Municipality[3].

Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include sconce[5], redoubt[6], cultural property[7], tourist attraction[8], and heritage site in Sweden[9]. Lion Redoubt's heritage designation is recorded as governmental listed building complex[17].

History and Context

January 1, 1689 marks the founding of Lion Redoubt[14]. It is owned by National Property Board of Sweden[10].

Cultural Significance

Things named for Lion Redoubt include HSwMS Göta Lejon[22], a light cruiser[23].

Why It Matters

Lion Redoubt is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]

Entities named for it include HSwMS Göta Lejon[22], a light cruiser[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . Wiki Loves Monuments monuments database. tools.wmflabs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . sfv.se. sfv.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Wiki Loves Monuments monuments database. tools.wmflabs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . gotiskaforbundet.se. gotiskaforbundet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Wiki Loves Monuments monuments database. tools.wmflabs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Bebyggelseregistret. Retrieved . kulturarvsdata.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Wiki Loves Monuments monuments database. tools.wmflabs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Inception +1689-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Operator Gothic Association
    Coordinates
    Located in the administrative territorial entity Gothenburg Municipality
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/39782|batch #39782]]: Move Q570116 from P31 -> P1552"
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