Kukesburg

The Kukesburg fortress consists of stone walls measuring 2 meters in height and 1.5 meters in thickness, situated on the western slope of Nesselberg mountain range.

First documented in 1007, this defensive structure marked the border between Saxon tribes of Engern and Ostfalen, later serving as boundary between bishoprics of Minden and Hildesheim.

Local residents named the site Hünenburg, referring to ancient Germanic legends that tell stories of giants inhabiting the fortification during early times.

Sections of the original fortification were lost during the late 19th century when a sandstone quarry operation expanded into the archaeological site area.

The fortress incorporates natural rock formations into its defensive structure and features multiple overlapping earthwork layers from different construction periods throughout its existence.

GPS coordinates: 52.16114,9.52776

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:18