Stumpfer Turm Morbach, Medieval watchtower in Morbach, Germany.
Description
Stumpfer Turm Morbach is a round stone structure made from slate that rises at the intersection of roads B50 and B327. The building shows the characteristic cylindrical shape of medieval watchtowers, built with thick walls from local material.
History
The tower was built around 1315 and served under Archbishop Balduin as a border defense structure for the State of Trier. It was part of a defense system together with the nearby Burg Baldenau castle.
Culture
The tower stands near the archaeological park Belginum and marks a point along the ancient Roman road that connected Trier to Bingen am Rhein. This location shows how important the region was for trade and travel.
Practical
The tower is located at an easily accessible spot at the road intersection and can be viewed from the outside throughout the year. The deteriorating structure requires caution from visitors, and it is best to explore the surroundings and photograph it from outside.
Did you know?
Local stories tell of two brothers and their conflicts at this spot, where a village called Sommerburg existed before the tower was built. This forgotten settlement shows how the landscape changed over the centuries.
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