What remains of the Bomhof today?

Only remnants of the earthen rampart of the former circular enclosure can still be seen on the ground.

How old is the Bomhof?

Pottery fragments found during excavations date the site to the 9th and 10th centuries.

What was the Bomhof used for?

Its function was never conclusively established, with theories ranging from a Frankish watch post to a small medieval manor.

Is the Bomhof near other historic remains?

Yes, it lies about 900 metres southeast of the Herlingsburg.

Bomhof

Lügde

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Lügde

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Bomhof stands in Lügde (Kreis Lippe), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Bomhof is a small circular earthwork located about 900 metres southeast of the Herlingsburg, on a terrace at 200 metres above sea level near Lügde. Of the roughly 400 square metre enclosure, only remnants of the rampart survive today. Excavations carried out in the early twentieth century and again in 2012 never settled the question of the site's original purpose, whether a Frankish watch post or a small medieval manor. It remains a destination for those interested in archaeology rather than a conventional castle visit.

What to know

Only remnants of the earthen rampart remain, the enclosure has not been reconstructed or developed for visitors.
The site lies about 900 metres from the Herlingsburg, allowing both to be combined in a single outing.
No information on protection status, opening hours or admission fees is available for this site.
A visit involves walking across natural terrain, with no known visitor facilities.

Where this château is

Lügde · Kreis Lippe · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Lügde, Kreis Lippe

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Bomhof today?: Only remnants of the earthen rampart of the former circular enclosure can still be seen on the ground.
How old is the Bomhof?: Pottery fragments found during excavations date the site to the 9th and 10th centuries.
What was the Bomhof used for?: Its function was never conclusively established, with theories ranging from a Frankish watch post to a small medieval manor.
Is the Bomhof near other historic remains?: Yes, it lies about 900 metres southeast of the Herlingsburg.