Haus Werburg, Water castle in Spenge, Germany
Haus Werburg is a water castle west of Spenge's town center, comprising a manor house, a Renaissance gatehouse built in 1596, and a timber-framed barn. The museum in the manor house displays exhibitions about daily life in small noble residences during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
The castle was first documented in 1468 and passed through the hands of four noble families over centuries. The Ledebur, Ketteler, Münch, and von dem Bussche families left their marks on the property until 1941.
The gatehouse displays Renaissance elements typical of the Weser region, with original coats of arms from the Ledebur and Ketteler families still visible. Visitors can observe these heraldic symbols and learn how noble families marked their authority through architectural details.
The property is located west of the town center and is easily accessible, with museum access through the manor house. Visitors should check opening hours in advance and wear sturdy shoes, as paths cross the historic grounds.
Archaeological excavations uncovered a weapons cache from around 1500 containing numerous stone and iron cannonballs alongside hundreds of crossbow bolts. This discovery reveals that the castle was indeed used as a fortified stronghold prepared to defend itself.
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