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Abschnittsbefestigung Schanze

Kirchen-Hausen

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Where
Kirchen-Hausen

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Abschnittsbefestigung Schanze (Geisingen) stands in Kirchen-Hausen (Landkreis Tuttlingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Abschnittsbefestigung Schanze is an early medieval earthwork fortification built on a rocky spur overlooking the Aitrach valley near Kirchen-Hausen. The site consists of an earthen rampart up to 2.6 metres high paired with a ditch, cutting off the tip of the spur from the rest of the ridge. Additional reinforcement can still be seen on the steep slope facing the Aitrach, along with five stone heaps of unknown origin inside the enclosure. First mentioned in the literature in 1885, the structure's original purpose remains unclear despite an excavation carried out on site.

What to know

  • The site lies on a wooded spur outside Kirchen-Hausen, in the Landkreis Tuttlingen, Baden-Württemberg.
  • It is an open-air archaeological site, with no building or visitor facilities.
  • Visiting involves a walk through woodland to the spur, over uneven ground with some elevation change.
  • There are no set hours, fees or accessibility arrangements, as the site is freely accessible outdoors.

Where this château is

Kirchen-Hausen · Landkreis Tuttlingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Kirchen-Hausen, 78187 Geisingen

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

How old is the Abschnittsbefestigung Schanze?
It is an early medieval earthwork fortification, first mentioned in the literature in 1885.
What can be seen on site?
An earthen rampart, a ditch and traces of slope reinforcement, along with stone heaps of undetermined origin inside the enclosure.
Is the site set up for visitors?
No, it is an open-air archaeological site with no facilities, located on a wooded spur near Kirchen-Hausen.
Is the original purpose of the fortification known?
No, despite an excavation of the stone heaps, its exact function remains unclear.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Tuttlingen