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Culture
History of Agersø
Written by islander and writer Stig Colbjørn
References to prehistoric ages are present part of Agersø today, as several burial mounds from the Stone Age are still viewable, stones with marks from the Bronze Age and the name itself, Agersø, which is from the Iron Age/Viking Age with the male name Agger, i.e. "Agger's island."
The medieval King, Valdemar II Sejr's land book, lists Agersø for the first time and Agersø was part of the crown estate until 1666, when the island was sold and it remained privately owned until the Constitution in 1849.
The island's interesting history also offers, among other things, a successful peasant revolt in 1774.
The Coastal battery was built in 1808 during the Anglo-Saxon Wars to block enemy navigation through Omøsund; but really to protect the royally privileged gunboat from piracy.
More recently, Agersø has been indirectly portrayed in the Danish classic film "Alarm i Østersøen," which takes place during the German occupation in 1943. Most of Agersø's population at the time acted as extras.
Agersø Church
The church was built in 1872 in red stone with a small tower to the west. The church is particularly known for its distinctive and beautiful interior murials. It is open every day of the year from sunrise to sunset.
Church services and other events can be found under the activity calendar on this page and on the church's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/kirkeristorebaelt
Agersø Church, Storegade 4B, 4244 Agersø Church
Link: www.sogn.dk/agersoe
Agersø Mill
Agersø Mill is a Dutch mill from 1892. The mill was in operation until 1959 and has since been restored and given a set of new wings. In 2020, the mill was painted and it now stands beautifully with a view to Agersø Harbour, ready to welcome guests. The mill runs on special occasions, e.g. on Møllens Dag, which is the 3rd Sunday in June each year.
Agersø Møllevej 17, Agersø, 4244 Agersø
14.00-16.00 Friday, Saturday and Sunday during school summer holidays
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History Stables
The historic barn is housed in the old half-timbered farm Øksegård. The permanent exhibition consists of costumes and unique museum objects that deal with agriculture, fishing, crafts and housing and gives visitors an authentic experience of island life in the old days. In addition, there are changing themed exhibitions on different aspects of the island's history.
Find it at Egholmvej 1, Agersø, 4244 Agersø
Open Friday-Sunday 11.00-13.00 during school summer holidays
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Lindes Gallery
Betina Linde takes sunset walks on Agersø and through her lens the island's spectacular nature and very special light comes to life. It is Betina’s beautiful photographs that can be found throughout this website. Her photos display Agersø in small glimpses, and some of the pictures are available for purchase at the gallery.
You can find Linde’s Gallery at:
Øksegård
Egholmvej 1,
4244 Agersø
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram:
(1) Lindes Gallery - Agersø in a glimpse | Facebook
Betina Linde Holst (@lindesgalleri) | Instagram
Birgit's memorabilia
Islander Birgit Dam realized a lifelong dream in 2022 of creating a museum based on the large quantities of embroidery for everyday life and parties that the women and men of the family have diligently produced over generations. All chalk-white, stiffened and ironed and presented in beautiful layouts with small explanations that put everything in context of the family’s and local history. As a new initiative, Birgit has dedicated a room to photos from the time during the ice winters with excursions over the ice as well as fishing equipment from old times that has been in the family for generations.
Find Birgit's Memorabilia here:
Agersøsundsvej 6, 4244 Agersø
1 June to 15 August - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 11-13
Adults: 30 kr, children: 10 kr
Agersø Ship and Culture Yard
Since 1938, more than 300 wooden ships have been built at Agersø Shipyard. When the last owner passed away in 2015, the building fell into disrepair. With the help of strong forces on the island, funds were obtained for a total renovation of the building, which today stands beautifully and welcomes you in the middle of Agersø Harbour.
In 2022, Agersø Shipyard got a new caretaker and can once again offer the collection of large and small boats on bed or crane, including keelboats.
We offer service of boat engines by agreement.
Questions and booking to Sø️ren Hansen,
phone number 22352100, email: goodtrading100@gmail.com
In addition, Agersø Shipyard is used for a number of cultural events, follow us on Facebook.
Link: www.facebook.com/groups/1105329436272441/
Author and lecturer Stig Colbjørn
Author and lecturer Stig Colbjørn
Stig Colbjørn, writer, lecturer, wordsmith and enthusiast lives in "Blækhuset" with his family on Agersø.
Stig is a trained historian and has no less than 22 book titles to his name. Stig offers both lectures, presentations and performances and most recently published the illustrated poetry collection "Sommerskyer over Agersø" from April 2023.
www.xn--colbjrn-u1a.dk
Check out his website and experience his picturesque description of beautiful Agersø.
Stig Colbjørn Nielsen | Agersø | Skælskör (colbjoern.wixsite.com)