Elingård

Historie

Elingård is a manor house and an estate located at Fredrikstad, in Østfold, Norway. The manor is situated on Onsøy outside of Fredrikstad.Elingård estate was owned by members of the Norwegian noble family Gyldenhorn in the 15th century and of the noble family Brockenhuus in the 16th century. Chancellor of Norway Jens Bjelke acquired the estate through marriage with Sophie Brockenhuus in 1610, and it was later inherited by his son, Admiral Henrik Bjelke. Elingård burned down in 1645. In the 18th century the estate was transferred to the Huitfeldt family through marriage.The main building burned down again in 1746, and the current manor dates from 1749. In 1778 the estate was sold to Hans Møller. It has later had various owners, including Libertas which used the manor as conference center. Elingaard is now owned by Fredrikstad Museum. Elingaard Manor is operated today as a museum and used as venue for social events and by local associations.Other sourcesBorges, Grethe (2007) Elingaard: et gammelt herresete (Oslo: Stiftelsen Elingaard)