Turmhügel Eyb, Motte der Herren von Eyb südöstlich des Ortsteils Eyb der Stadt Ansbach im Winkel wischen Eichenbach und Fränkischer Rezat
Turmhügel Eyb is a motte-and-bailey castle in Ansbach, a fortified mound that sits within the village. The site features an elevated earthwork near the Fränkische Rezat river, surrounded by traditional houses and a late Gothic church built around 1480.
Eyb first appeared in written records in 1165 as the seat of the noble family of Eyb, who ruled the surrounding territory. A major attack around 1460 by Duke Ludwig IX destroyed much of the village and its fortifications, after which residents rebuilt their community.
The name Eyb comes from the old word "Iwe" referring to the yew tree that once grew in this area. The local family has long used a peacock as their coat of arms, representing their authority and standing in the region.
The mound and church are easy to reach on foot at the village center, where you can see old houses and narrow streets. The site is flat and walkable, though some paths are quite narrow.
The village coat of arms features a peacock, a symbol connected to the family of Eyb and possibly derived from their original surname meaning peacock. This royal bird has appeared on banners and seals for generations.
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