Herlingsburg, Archaeological site in Schieder-Schwalenberg and Lügde, Germany
Description
Herlingsburg is an archaeological site on a mountain plateau surrounded by defensive walls that reach several meters high, with a main gateway on the northern side. The fortification covers a substantial land area across two municipalities.
History
The site was first occupied during the Late La Tène period and remained in use through the Roman Imperial era. It was reoccupied during the Early Medieval period and gradually abandoned by the 10th century.
Culture
The site marks a historical border between two principalities, still visible today through boundary stones from 1713. These markers show where different rulers once met and divided the land.
Practical
The site is accessible via the Myths Trail, which begins at the Hermannsthal parking lot on Eschenbrucher Street and is marked with yellow M symbols. The trail is well signposted across open terrain, making it straightforward for visitors to navigate the route.
Did you know?
Excavations uncovered well-preserved medieval pottery in an old well along with numerous stone and clay spindle whorls. These small objects reveal that textile production was a significant activity carried out within this fortified settlement.
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