Burg Jossa, Medieval castle ruins in Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany
The castle remains stand on a 295-meter-high spur of Darsberg mountain, featuring a shield wall and double rampart structure facing the slope.
Brothers Gerhard and Giso von Jazza constructed the castle between 1290 and 1300, receiving it as a fief from Archbishop Peter of Mainz in 1312.
The castle hill was transformed into a dance floor in 1860, reflecting the changing social purposes of historical structures through different periods.
The castle site measures 25 by 40 meters, with a main tower diameter of 8.4 meters and walls reaching 3.75 meters in thickness.
The castle lords maintained neutrality during neighboring feuds, preventing military destruction, yet the structure fell into disuse after 1360 due to its small size.
Location: Seeheim-Jugenheim
GPS coordinates: 49.74407,8.63828
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:00
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