Lauenburger Linde (Stecklenberg, Harz, Germany)
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cacher.ella
N 51° 43.619 E 011° 05.007
32U E 643891 N 5732727
This imposing linden tree grows over the remains of the ruined wall like a natural archway.
Go through and see what happens...
Waymark Code: WM14TPT
Location: Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Date Posted: 08/23/2021
Views: 5
Once upon a time the Lauenburg stood here.
At some point in the years the castle fell into disrepair and was even used as a quarry. At the same time, the forest covered with sessile oak and linden trees had spread out on the hilltop. The linden tree chose exactly the entrance to the elongated main castle as a place to grow and has been driving the roots there into the history-steeped underground for centuries.
In 1903 the linden tree was exposed during excavations.
It's a magical place to be!
Genus/Species: Linden tree (Tilia cordata)
Height: 59
Girth: 14
Method of obtaining height: Reliable source
Method of obtaining girth: Reliable source
Location type: Other public property
Age: 170
Parking coordinates: N 51° 43.797 W 011° 04.860
Walk time: 30
Historical significance: Not listed
Planter: Not listed
Website reference: Not listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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