Burg Weferlingen, Medieval castle ruin in Oebisfelde-Weferlingen, Germany
Burg Weferlingen is a castle ruin in the southeastern part of Weferlingen featuring two parallel earthen mounds separated by a wide ditch. The site sits within open pastureland and preserves the typical layout of a medieval fortified settlement.
The castle first appeared in written records in 1297 and became caught in regional power struggles before its destruction in 1300. The ruins remained visible across the centuries, marking the site's importance in the medieval landscape.
The name Weferlingen reflects medieval settlement patterns and its role as a center of regional power. Today, visitors can sense how the location once embodied authority and local control through its physical layout.
The site is freely accessible and situated in a quiet countryside landscape that is easy to explore on foot. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the pastures can become muddy and slippery after rain.
In 1944, the site was attacked by Allied bombers who mistakenly believed the earthen mounds were a military ammunition depot. The bombardment left no visible damage to the already centuries-old structure.
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