Steinholzwarte, Observation tower in Quedlinburg, Germany.
Steinholzwarte is an observation tower in Quedlinburg made from sandstone blocks and featuring a square base. The structure rises roughly 11 meters and was built with solid stonework to withstand the centuries.
The tower was built during the 14th and 15th centuries as a key point for field surveillance. Permanent watchmen were stationed there until 1560 to monitor the northwestern border of the territories.
The tower formed part of a medieval surveillance network that protected Quedlinburg and its surrounding fields. It demonstrates how communities organized their defense and monitored their borders through permanent watchtowers.
The tower is surrounded by dense tree growth, which makes it accessible but limits sightlines from above. It is best to visit during daylight hours to see the sandstone details and structure clearly.
The entrance was originally positioned high on the tower, but during late 19th-century renovations it was moved to the base for easier access. This change shows how the tower's purpose shifted over time.
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