GC4CP2V The Old Town (Gamlebyen) (Traditional Cache) in Viken, Norway created by Applebranch

This cache has been archived.

cervisvenator: Hi

While I feel that Geocaching.com should hold the location for the cache owner and block other cachers from placing a cache in the area around this cache for a reasonable amount of time, we can’t do so forever.

Nothing seems to happen with this cache listing, so it is now archived, so that someone else can place a cache in the area, and geocachers can once again enjoy visiting this location. Also, if it hasn’t been done already, please pick up any remaining cache bits as soon as possible.

If the owner wants it reopened, send me an e-mail and I’ll be happy to unarchive the cache listing if it still satisfies the requirement/guidelines.

(This reviewer note is in English so non-Norwegian cache owners, geocachers and cache reviewers can understand what it says.)

Thanks for your understanding,
Cervis Venator
Geocaching.com Volunteer Cache Reviewer

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A cache by Applebranch Message this owner

Hidden : 8/21/2013

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The Old Town and Fredrikstad Fortress
Fredrikstad is the best preserved fortress town in Scandinavia. The Old Town was founded in 1567 by King Fredrik II.

Fredrikstad is one of three Norwegian towns that have had defensive walls, and the only one where the defences are still intact. Fredrikstad Fortress was constructed according to Dutch architectural models, with wide water-filled moats and high earth ramparts. On its eastern side, facing away from the river, there are three bastions and two counterscarps, ideal positions for cannons.

There are ravelins in the moats and beyond the main fortress several outworks, including Kongsten Fort. Facing the river the fortifications are a massive stone wall, reinforced by earth ramparts. The entrance to the fortified town was across the drawbridge or through the Vollport (rampart gate) or another of the gates along the river quayside.

The Old Town is a living quarter of Fredrikstad with 350 inhabitants. Today you can relax with an Italian coffee in the Market Place, enjoy a tête-à-tête over a bottle of wine at one of the Old Town restaurants, visit Fredrikstad Museum, galleries or one of the unique shops that are to be found behind the ramparts.

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Haqre / Hagre

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