Brackenburg

Stone remnants of walls and fortifications span across 20 by 23 meters, with sections rising 6 meters high on a hilltop position.

Duke Ernst I commissioned the construction of this defensive fortress in 1303 to protect against invasions from Hessian princes along a trade route.

Students from the University of Hannover conducted relief mapping studies in 2002 to document and analyze the architectural remains of the fortress.

The site contains preserved wall sections with a thickness of 1.8 meters and includes remnants of a palace measuring 10 by 23 meters.

Archaeological excavations revealed glass artifacts, ceramics, and bones beneath the palace area, indicating extensive residential usage during medieval times.

Location: Rosdorf

Inception: 1303

GPS coordinates: 51.43310,9.74750

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:02