Kajborg

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The Kajborg from the lighthouse Kegnæs (Kegnæs Fyr) as seen

The Kajborg (or Kegborg ) is an abandoned castle at the eastern end of the Kegnæs peninsula on the north side of the Flensburg Fjord in Denmark .

The coast of the island of Als ( German : Alsen ) was subject to frequent raids by Wendish pirates in the early Middle Ages , and the local nobility therefore built a number of castles for defense and defense. The remains of such a castle can be found near the Kegnæs lighthouse at the southern end of the narrow land bridge that connects Kegnæs to the main part of Als. It was a hill fort , the hill of which was created by filling the excavation of two concentric ring trenches. The castle was protected not only by ramparts and walls, but also by two moats. The remains of the moat are still visible today. Obviously, with its location and its round shape, the Kajborg has a certain similarity to the Schmölwall near Broager , which is not far away . It is believed that the builder of the Kajborg was named Kaj or Keg, and that the castle and the entire peninsula were named after him.

On the opposite side of the street is the "Kaj-Quelle" ("Kajs Kilde"), an old brick well, which probably also dates from the time of the castle building.

Coordinates: 54 ° 51 ′ 17 ″  N , 9 ° 59 ′ 28 ″  E

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