Burg Ardey, Medieval castle ruins in Fröndenberg, Germany.
The castle remains include stone walls and ditches positioned on a wooded hill slope near where the Ostholzbach stream meets the Ruhr River.
The castle, established around 1176, served as the center of power for the Lords of Ardey until their line ended in 1318.
The castle forecourt contained a medieval judicial bench where local proceedings and gatherings took place for the surrounding community.
The fortress site spans across steep slopes with a 17-meter-wide protective ditch and features remnants of a 14 by 10-meter building structure.
Local tales mention a knight named Embert who threw treasures into a well, now guarded by a hen with chicks during daylight hours.
Location: Fröndenberg
GPS coordinates: 51.47330,7.73472
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
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