Schloss Kellersberg, Medieval castle ruins in Alsdorf, Germany.
Schloss Kellersberg was a water castle featuring four wings with two square corner towers crowned by slate-covered domes and lanterns. A western wing functioned as a manor house that defined the overall appearance of the complex.
The first written record appears in 1338, and ownership changed hands repeatedly across centuries. A fire destroyed it completely in 1897, leading to its permanent abandonment.
After the castle was destroyed, the grounds transformed into a residential area for mining industry workers. Families occupied a purpose-built settlement created by the Eschweiler Mining Association.
Very little of the original castle remains visible today, with only a coat of arms stone from 1724 still preserved. This stone was incorporated into the gate wall of Kellersberger Farm, where it can be viewed.
After its destruction, the grounds surprisingly became an entertainment venue hosting dog races and a cycling track until World War II. The site later served as a prisoner of war camp when the conflict swept through the region.
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