Wasserschloss Adelshofen, Water castle in Adelshofen, Germany.
Wasserschloss Adelshofen was a water castle that stood behind the current town hall and was once surrounded by moats protecting the fortified structure on all sides. Visitors can still see the preserved tithe barn from 1688 at the original castle location.
Construction of the water castle began in the 18th century on the foundations of a medieval fortification and the property belonged to the Counts of Neipperg. The structure gradually declined over time until it was eventually dismantled.
Field names such as 'Beim Schlossgarten' and 'Schlossäcker' keep alive the memory of this noble residence in the village's local identity and coat of arms. These place names mark where the manor's gardens and farmland once extended across the landscape.
The site is easily walkable from Adelshofen village center and offers free access to the surrounding landscape. A visit to the remaining ruins can be completed quickly, making it ideal for a short stroll through the area.
The final remaining tower of the castle measured about 3.5 meters in diameter and 8 meters in height before being dismantled in 1920. This tower served as the last visible reminder of the fortress for the village residents until its removal.
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