Burg Elkerhausen, Medieval castle in Weinbach, Germany.
Burg Elkerhausen is a five-tower water castle in Weinbach featuring Renaissance elements and half-timbered upper levels. The structure rests on medieval vaulted cellars beneath and displays two wings topped with steep gabled roofs.
The castle was built in the 12th century for the Elkerhausen lords and served as a stronghold. It suffered damage during a 1352 siege by the Archbishop of Trier and was subsequently reconstructed.
The castle served as the seat of the Elkerhausen nobility and continues to shape the appearance of the village today. The settlement itself takes its name from the family that once ruled here and held economic power in the region.
The castle is private property and can be viewed from outside, but visitors should keep their distance. Posted signs mark accessible areas and indicate which sections to avoid.
From 1786 to 1843, the former fortress was repurposed as a needle factory under Prince Karl Christian's management. This industrial use shows how noble estates adapted economically to changing times.
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