The first ironworks in Skebo was built in the 15th century.
The iron ore was mined locally in the forests surrounding the factory.
The first smithy with a trip hammer at Skebo, was constructed by Hindrich Lemmens in 1626.
The iron from the ironworks was mainly sold to the Norrtälje rifle factory, which made weapons used in the Thirty Years' War.
During the 18th century the Skebo and Ortala (a similar mine and factory nearby) ironworks were operated jointly.
They went through several owners, due to the economical entanglements and financial difficulties of the directors and investors.
One of these affairs resulted in Jacob Grill obtaining Skebo and Ortala, along with three other factories in 1769, from the previous owner who could not pay his debt to Jacob.
Jacob had no experience in operating an ironworks, he got into financial difficulties and had to sell the factories in 1782.
The ironworks flourished during the 19th century, and began to decline after 1900, ending in bankruptcy in 1924.

During his time at Skebo, Jacob built a manor in 1767–1770.
During the 19th century the new owners filled it with art and sculptures and it became a center for the local socialite.
When the ironworks folded the manor became a retirement home for elderly gentlemen, a spa, a house for seminars and workshops, and in 2010, a noted restaurant listed in the White Guide 2012.
As of 2013, the restaurant is closed and the manor is a temporary lodging for refugees seeking asylum in Sweden.
The first ironworks in Skebo was built in the 15th century. The iron ore was mined locally in the forests surrounding the factory. The first smithy with a trip hammer at Skebo, was constructed by Hindrich Lemmens in 1626. The iron from the ironworks was mainly sold to the Norrtälje rifle factory, which made weapons used in the Thirty Years' War. During the 18th century the Skebo and Ortala (a similar mine and factory nearby) ironworks were operated jointly. They went through several owners, due to the economical entanglements and financial difficulties of the directors and investors. One of these affairs resulted in Jacob Grill obtaining Skebo and Ortala, along with three other factories in 1769, from the previous owner who could not pay his debt to Jacob. Jacob had no experience in operating an ironworks, he got into financial difficulties and had to sell the factories in 1782. The ironworks flourished during the 19th century, and began to decline after 1900, ending in bankruptcy in 1924.
During his time at Skebo, Jacob built a manor in 1767–1770. During the 19th century the new owners filled it with art and sculptures and it became a center for the local socialite. When the ironworks folded the manor became a retirement home for elderly gentlemen, a spa, a house for seminars and workshops, and in 2010, a noted restaurant listed in the White Guide 2012. As of 2013, the restaurant is closed and the manor is a temporary lodging for refugees seeking asylum in Sweden.
Grill family