Burg Wiedelah, Medieval water castle in Wiedelah, Germany
Burg Wiedelah is a water castle located where the Ecker and Ocker rivers meet, featuring a rectangular keep with thick stone walls. A moat surrounds the structure, preserving the original defensive design of the fortress.
The Lords of Gowische built the castle between 1292 and 1297, reusing stones from the demolished Harliburg fortress. This construction took place under the influence of the Hildesheim Bishopric, which controlled the region at that time.
The site still shows traces of its transformation into a residence when the Quitzow family converted the fortress into an elegant home during the 1500s. These changes continue to shape how the place looks and functions for those who live there today.
The castle remains in private ownership and is not open to the public. Visitors can walk around the exterior and view the surrounding moat from nearby paths.
The central tower was cut down at the top, which is still clearly visible today. The cut runs at the same height as the roof line of the southern wing.
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