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Alte Burg Blankenheim, Blankenheim

Alte Burg Blankenheim

Blankenheim

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Where
Blankenheim

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Alte Burg Blankenheim stands in Blankenheim (Kreis Euskirchen), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Alte Burg refers to the remains of a small, vanished medieval fortification located above the hamlet of Ahrhütte, in the Mühlenbach valley, within the municipality of Blankenheim. It was a very small motte-type stronghold built on a spur overlooking the valley below. The site has never been archaeologically excavated, and no built structures remain visible today. It is uncertain whether the von Lommersdorf family, recorded in 15th-century documents, had any direct connection to this former stronghold.

Written from Alte Burg (Lommersdorf)

What to know

  • The site shows no visible built remains today, only the shape of the terrain itself.
  • It lies roughly 900 metres north of the River Ahr, above the hamlet of Ahrhütte, along the L 105 road.
  • Reaching the site involves walking up sloping ground, with a notably steep drop on the eastern side.
  • No verified information exists on opening hours, fees, or visitor facilities, as this is an open-air archaeological site without known infrastructure.
  • A visit essentially means a walk to a historic location with no standing structures to see.

Where this château is

Blankenheim · Kreis Euskirchen · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Lommersdorf, 53945 Blankenheim

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Are there any ruins still visible at the Alte Burg?
No, no wall or structural remains are visible today, only the shape of the terrain hints at the former fortification.
How old is this castle site?
Its exact date is uncertain, but it likely dates back to the late Middle Ages.
Who built or occupied the Alte Burg?
It is not known for certain, the von Lommersdorf family, mentioned in 15th-century documents, has no confirmed link to the site.
Has the Alte Burg been archaeologically excavated?
No, the site has never undergone archaeological excavation.
Where exactly is the Alte Burg located?
It lies above the hamlet of Ahrhütte, in the Mühlenbach valley, within the municipality of Blankenheim.

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Sources

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

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