Burgruine Saffenburg, Mayschoss, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member argus1972
N 50° 31.198 E 007° 01.401
32U E 359878 N 5598311
The "Saffenburg" is the ruin of a highly medieval castle in the local municipality of Mayschoß. It is the oldest ruined castle of the region "Ahrtal".
Waymark Code: WMVGKP
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 04/16/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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The "Saffenburg" was built in the 11th century by Adolf von Nörvenich and Albert von Saffenburt. In 1081 the "Saffenburg" found a documentary mention for the first time.
In the course of the history the "Saffenburg" has been taken only twice by hostile troops.
With a length expansion of about 260m and a width of 80m the "Saffenburg" is one of the biggest castles of the "Ahrtal".

Further information about Saffenburg: Link

 

"Burgruine Saffenburg" is part of Liste der Kulturdenkmäler in Mayschoss.

Accessibility: Full access

Condition: Partly ruined

Admission Charge?: no

Website: [Web Link]

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