Schwedenschanze, Medieval castle in Lower Saxony, Germany
The Schwedenschanze fortress stands near coordinates 53.5781, 9.44403, featuring defensive walls and architectural elements typical of German military structures.
The castle served as a strategic fortification during the Thirty Years' War, when local inhabitants utilized it as protection against advancing forces.
The name Schwedenschanze derives from Swedish redoubt, reflecting the Germanic military architectural traditions of the 17th century Central European fortifications.
Visitors can reach the castle site by following regional routes through Lower Saxony, where they will find remaining structural elements from medieval times.
The fortress incorporates geometric patterns in its construction, marking it as part of the Imperial Army's 17th-century defensive network across German territories.
Location: Lower Saxony
GPS coordinates: 53.57810,9.44403
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:20
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