Skrøbelev Gods
Skrøbelev Gods (Skrøbelev Manor) is a traditional Danish estate dating back to 1669. The name has been changed from "Skrøbelevgaard" to the current name in 2007. It is located on the island of Langeland in the south of Denmark. The manor house has recently been renovated and is now used as a venue for weddings and other celebrations.
The estate features a large courtyard, surrounded by the main building, green meadows with its display of strutting peacocks, a cascading fountain, moat and the bridge which leads to the church. It has six horse stables and the area is a popular destination for eco-tourists and anglers due to Langeland being a thin strip of land.
Owners of Skrøbelev Gods
- (1669-1850) various owners
- (1850-1880) Boesgård
- (1880-1900) Rasmussen
- (1900-1910) dowager Rasmussen
- (1910-1924) N. Hansen
- (1924-1939) dowager Margrethe Hansen
- (1939-1961) L. Wester
- (1961-1981) Inge-Lise Wester / Hanne Wester / Jens Wester
- (1981-2006) Jan Tøndering / Lisbeth Tøndering
- (2006- ) Claus Agerskov
Last Langelandic execution
The last execution on the island of Langeland was in the area of Skrøbelev in 1834, when Niels Arent was beheaded. He was buried on the local cemetery but there are rumors that he never found his peace and many people claim they have seen him haunting the cemetery at nights.
References
External links
- Last Execution on Langeland - A Danish page about the last execution at Langeland
- - Commercial site of the current owners of the estate
- Langeland Turistkontor - The homepage of the tourist information office in Langeland.
Sources
J. P. Trap: Danmark 5.udgave, Kraks Landbrug www.rudkom.dk Langeland tourist office