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Burg Eilsum, Krummhörn

Burg Eilsum

Eilsum Castle

Krummhörn

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Where
Krummhörn

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Burg Eilsum stands in Krummhörn (Landkreis Aurich), in Lower Saxony, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burg Eilsum was a fortified residence of a medieval local chieftain, long since vanished, located at Eilsum, a village in the municipality of Krummhörn. Built on a terp, an artificial mound typical of the East Frisian coast, it was originally constructed in timber and later rebuilt in brick. The site is first documented in written sources at the end of the 14th century, when Sibrand von Eilsum is named as its chieftain, though the stronghold is thought to be considerably older. No standing remains exist today; what can be seen is the shape of the terrain itself, shaped to accommodate the former fortification.

What to know

  • No standing structures remain; the site is of archaeological and landscape interest rather than a built monument to tour.
  • The location is at Eilsum, in the municipality of Krummhörn, Lower Saxony, on a typical terp mound.
  • No details on construction century, opening times, admission fees or accessibility are available for this site.
  • A visit mainly involves viewing the shape of the terrain, which preserves traces of the former fortified settlement.

Where this château is

Krummhörn · Landkreis Aurich · Niedersachsen

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Address

26736 Krummhörn

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Burg Eilsum today?
No building remains; only the shape of the terp mound at Eilsum recalls the former stronghold.
Where was the Burg Eilsum located?
It stood at Eilsum, a village in the municipality of Krummhörn, in the Landkreis Aurich, Lower Saxony.
When was the Burg Eilsum built?
The exact construction date is unknown, but it is documented as a chieftain's seat from the late 14th century, and it is thought to be older.
Who lived at the Burg Eilsum?
It was home to local Frisian chieftains, including Sibrand von Eilsum, first mentioned in 1370, and his successors.

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Sources

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

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The most visited in this department — Landkreis Aurich