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Deutsche Burgenvereinigung
e.V. Marksburg D-56338 Braubach |
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Marksburg (D)
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Deutsche Burgenvereinigung
e.V. Marksburg D-56338 Braubach |
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| Country | Germany | ||
| Federal State | Rhineland-Palatine | ||
| Region | Middle Rhine | ||
| District | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | ||
| Town/Munitycipal | Braubach | ||
| Type | Castle | ||
| Classification | Castle complex | ||
| Funktion/Legal Status | Feudal residence | ||
| Short description |
During the middle ages, towards the end of 13th the Lords of Eppstein founded the distinguished residence castle of the Counts of Katzenelnbogen. |
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| Height | Situated on the crest of a hill. | ||
| Location |
The castle is situated in a very impressive location, on the crest of a cone-shaped slate hill. With the Rhine at the foot of the hill, coiling its way through the Dachsenhausen Valley. |
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| Dating begins | 1st half 13th century | Dating ends | The castle still exists today |
| Preservation | Mostly undamaged. | ||
| Preservation comments | Recent architectural and archaeological surveys conducted since 1986. | ||
| Internet |
www.marksburg.de;
View --> Link to read more about the marksburg in EBIDAT |
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| The sources of the text and information on the Marksburg can be found in the database of the European Castles Institute. (www.ebidat.de) | |||
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