Burg Werle, Medieval castle ruins in Kassow, Germany
Burg Werle is a medieval castle ruin situated near Kassow along the Warnow River, displaying stone walls and structural remains from multiple construction phases. The site preserves defensive elements that convey the layout of a strategic stronghold from the 12th century.
The castle was built in the 12th century as a fortification in a contested border region between Germanic and Slavic powers in the area. A siege event in 1160 marked a turning point in the local balance of power.
The granite boulder monument at Burg Werle serves as a reminder of the territorial transitions between Slavic and Germanic rule in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
The site is accessible via marked walking paths from Kassow and offers good views of the surrounding countryside from its elevated location. Information panels aid orientation and explain the various wall sections.
The walls display different building techniques from various phases of medieval development, allowing visitors to trace changes in construction methods over time. Such layered traces help reveal how the fortress adapted to its historical context.
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