Stapnes fort

Stapnes fort is a fort in Eigersund Municipality, Rogaland, Western Norway. Stapnes fort is situated nearby to the islet Krakeskjeret, as well as near Vikagapholmen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Egersund.

Egersund

Town

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Egersund is a town in Eigersund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is located along the southwestern coast of Norway, about 75 kilometres south of the city of Stavanger. Egersund is situated 8 km north of Stapnes fort.

Stapnes fort

Type: Fort
Also known as: “MKB 4./503 Stapnes”
Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
Location: Eigersund Municipality, Rogaland, Western Norway, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

58.38182° or 58° 22′ 55″ north

Longitude

6.04357° or 6° 2′ 37″ east

Open location code

9FC892JV+PC

OpenStreetMap ID

node 6578063096

OpenStreetMap feature

historic=fort

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Krakeskjeret and Vikagapholmen.

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