Naesbyhoved Lake
Naesbyhoved Lake (Næsbyhoved Sø) was a lake in Denmark, located 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Odense's current center. Measuring approximately 1.65 square kilometres (0.64 sq mi),[1] it was the second largest lake on the island of Funen after Arreskov Lake, and was until desiccation in 1863, a popular destination for Odense's residents. A small part of the lake's eastern section is included in the Odense Canal and Odense Inner Harbour, which had been excavated in the years 1796[2] to 1804 (and subsequent expansion), while the rest of the parched land passed to include Åløkke Farm. The lake supported five islands: Store Thor Lund (and Little Thor Lund), Great Holm Brase, Brase Small Holm, Vieholmen and Gåseholmen. Naesbyhoved Castle ( Næsbyhoved Slot) emanated on a peninsula from the lake's northern shore; it was destroyed during the Count's Feud in 1534.
References
- ↑ Jacobsen 1996, p. 32.
- ↑ Harnow 2004, p. 47.
Bibliography
- Jacobsen, Hans Henrik (1996). Næsbyhoved Sø og Slot. Næsby: Lokalhistorisk Forlag i Næsby. ISBN 87-985740-1-9.
- Harnow, Henrik (2004). Odense Havn og Kanal gennem 200 år. Odense: Odense Bys Museer. ISBN 87-7838-938-0.
Coordinates: 55°25′40″N 10°22′57″E / 55.42778°N 10.38250°E