Burg Heeßel, Medieval fortress ruins in Burgdorf, Germany
The remains of Burg Heeßel consist of extensive earthen ramparts and a central hill located within the Heeßeler Tannen forest area.
Archaeological excavations in 1934 revealed foundations of rectangular buildings and a cooking area, with ceramic findings dating from the 8th to 13th centuries.
The fortress site stands as a protected cultural monument, offering evidence of medieval defensive architecture and construction techniques in Lower Saxony.
The archaeological site sits 20 kilometers northeast of Hannover's city center and 2 kilometers west of Burgdorf, accessible through local forest paths.
The fortress builders strategically positioned the structure on an elevated sandy island extending into marshy lowlands, maximizing its defensive capabilities.
Location: Burgdorf
GPS coordinates: 52.43983,9.98075
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:11
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Stolperstein dedicated to Hermann Cohn
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