Cultural heritage D-5-6733-0026 in Hilpoltstein, Cultural heritage monument in Landkreis Landkreis Roth in Bavaria, Germany
Burgstall Meckenhausen is an archaeological monument in Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, marking the former site of a castle. The location displays preserved stone foundations, walls, and ground features that show where the fortification once stood.
The castle developed as a fortification in an area with centuries of human settlement and served as a stronghold for local inhabitants. Over time it declined, leaving behind the ruins and ground marks visible today.
The site is named Burgstall Meckenhausen, with 'Burgstall' referring to a former castle location. Visitors walking through notice the ground patterns and outlines that hint at how people once organized this space.
The site sits in open countryside around Hilpoltstein and is accessible on foot across fairly flat ground. Wear comfortable shoes and allow time to look around the remains carefully.
The site coordinates place it at roughly 49 degrees north and 11 degrees east, pinpointing exactly where the former castle stood. This precise location helps visitors understand where the fortification once rose among the current fields.
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