| Wesenberg Castle | |
|---|---|
Burg Wesenberg | |
| Wesenberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | |
 Wesenberg Castle | |
  Wesenberg Castle | |
| Coordinates | 53°16′50″N 12°58′21″E / 53.280556°N 12.9725°E |
| Type | Motte-and-bailey castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| Built by | Nicholas I of Werle |
Wesenberg Castle (German: Burg Wesenberg) is a motte-and-bailey castle in Wesenberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Germany).
Of the original castle, only the bergfried tower and an adjacent part of the former ring wall survives. The castle was founded by Nicholas I of Werle during the middle of the 13th century, as protection for the city of Wesenberg. Among other things, the castle served as a residence for the widow of Duke Ulrich II of Mecklenburg-Stargard, Catherine. The castle was largely destroyed by a fire in 1630.[1] Today, the castle is owned by the city of Wesenberg and since 1950 it houses the offices of the local forestry administration.
References
- ↑ "Die Burg" (in German). Amt Mecklenburgische Kleinseenplatte. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
External links
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