Bumannsburg

The remains of Bumannsburg consist of a rectangular central structure measuring 120 by 80 meters, accompanied by a larger outer bailey of 4.9 hectares.

Archaeological excavations conducted in 1898 and 1978 revealed that Bumannsburg was constructed between 772 and 802 AD during the period of Charlemagne's Saxon Wars.

The site exhibits the architectural principles of early medieval German fortifications, featuring a double-wall defense system that characterizes the military engineering of that period.

Located at coordinates 51°39'14.4″N and 7°40'43.46″E, visitors can access detailed information about the archaeological site through resources provided by the city of Bergkamen.

Pollen analysis from 2006 identified three distinct phases of vegetation development during the first millennium, documenting the evolution of land use patterns around the fortress.

Location: Bergkamen

GPS coordinates: 51.65400,7.67874

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:52