Burg Nieder-Modau, Medieval castle ruins in Nieder-Modau, Germany.
The castle sits on a conical hill at 280 meters elevation, north of Nieder-Modau and south of Ober-Ramstadt, approximately 12 kilometers southeast of Darmstadt.
Built around 1200 by the Lords of Crumbach, the castle was destroyed between 1379 and 1382 during regional conflicts between the Lion League and Frankfurt.
Archaeological discoveries at the site, including arrowheads, spearheads, and animal bones, reveal information about the daily life of castle inhabitants during medieval times.
The castle grounds extend over 5000 square meters, featuring remains of an elliptical ring wall and a deep moat that outline the original fortress structure.
A documented underground passage connected the castle to the Old Castle Mill, potentially serving as a supply route, first mentioned in written records from 1486.
Location: Nieder-Modau
GPS coordinates: 49.80690,8.73889
Latest update: April 7, 2025 06:04
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