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Revision as of 17:32, 26 June 2006 by Hare60 (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Carlstad was a short lived fortress/town built by the forces of King Karl X Gustav between 1658 and 1660, during The Northern Wars. Having defeated Danish forces across the body of Denmark Karl X Gustav began a siege of Copenhagen and encamped his forces to the west of the city. His fortress/town was centered on Brønshøj, a Danish village (now suburb) on rising ground 4km out of Copenhagen. At its height the Swedish force and its followers reached a total population which rivalled that of Copenhagen itself. The strategic logic of Carlstad can be seen in the topography of the site. Lying significantly higher than Copenhagen the ridge known today as Bellahøj provided an eastern rampart with views over the besieged Copenhagen. The northern side of Carlstad was flanked by a large marsh and the land fell away to the west and south. No evidence of the fortress earthwork can be seen today, however artifacts and models showing Carlstad can be found at Brønshøj Museum.