Burg Crailsheim, Medieval castle ruins in Crailsheim, Germany.
Description
Burg Crailsheim is a medieval castle ruin located at the southern end of Grabenstrasse in this town. The site today shows little of the original wooden fortification, as modern buildings now occupy the former grounds.
History
The fortress was first recorded in 1221 and served as the residence of the Crailsheim family for several centuries. It was destroyed between 1379 and 1380 and subsequently vanished from the city's story.
Culture
The castle site was once the power center of the local ruling family in this community. Today only scattered traces remain of the medieval fortification that shaped the city's identity.
Practical
The former castle grounds lie along Grabenstrasse and are easy to reach on foot. Most visitors will encounter only the modern buildings, with little visible archaeological evidence from the site itself.
Did you know?
The original noble family who inhabited the fortress has descendants that exist in Germany today. This ongoing presence of a medieval family line into modern times shows a rare historical continuity.
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