Burgstall Burren, Medieval castle ruins in Wäschenbeuren, Germany
The remains of Burgstall Burren include a square residential tower foundation with walls measuring 1.5 meters thick and an interior space of 25 square meters.
Archaeological excavations in 1957 uncovered the foundations of an 11th-century residential tower, which was replaced by a larger structure between 1220 and 1250.
Local records connect the site to regional nobility, though research indicates it did not serve as the ancestral castle of the Staufer dynasty.
The Catholic parish of Wäschenbeuren maintains the property as a sheep grazing area, with a nearby water tower offering views of the former castle site.
The castle grounds feature a shallow 60-centimeter moat that served more as a boundary marker than a defensive structure, contrary to typical medieval fortifications.
Location: Wäschenbeuren
GPS coordinates: 48.76570,9.69647
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:25
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