Burgwall Hohennauen-Witzke

The circular fortress site sits in a formerly swampy lowland area, with remaining walls reaching half a meter in height above the surrounding terrain.

Built during the 7th or 8th century, this Slavic fortress served as a defensive structure before being abandoned in the 8th or 9th century.

Archaeological excavations at the site revealed numerous early Slavic artifacts, including roughly tempered and poorly fired unglazed ceramic pieces.

The fortress remains are located 1.7 kilometers east of Elslaake and 1.6 kilometers north of Witzke, accessible through walking paths.

The internal diameter measures between 42 and 45 meters, with walls spanning 8 to 11 meters wide and a surrounding moat of 7 meters.

GPS coordinates: 52.70200,12.40400

Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:56