Burg Horneburg, Medieval water castle in Horneburg, Germany
The castle's circular layout measures 30 by 40 meters, surrounded by an 8-meter-wide moat formed by a branch of the Lühe river.
Built in 1255 by Archbishop of Bremen, the castle served as a strategic fortification against the restoration of Harburg by the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
The castle grounds housed noble families including von Schulte, von Zesterfleth, and von Düring, who managed the fortress and influenced regional politics.
Located at Marschdamm 2c in Horneburg, Lower Saxony, the site contains two remaining water moats from the original medieval structure.
The castle name derives from 'de Horne', referring to solid clay soil that emerged from surrounding marshland, distinguishing it from other regional fortifications.
Location: Horneburg
Inception: 1255
GPS coordinates: 53.50970,9.58778
Latest update: April 30, 2025 09:22
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