Elleholm

Elleholm is a former Danish town in Blekinge, Sweden. The town existed between 1450 and 1600, when it was abandoned.

The town was based around a former castle, called Sjöborg (meaning "Lake Castle") which today is a Hill fort.

The name "Elleholm" means "Isle of Alder", from old Danish.

Coordinates: 56°9′48.16″N 14°45′2.33″E / 56.1633778°N 14.7506472°E / 56.1633778; 14.7506472

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