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Burg Erprath, Neuss

Burg Erprath

Erprath Castle

Neuss

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Neuss

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Burg Erprath stands in Neuss (Rhein-Kreis Neuss), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Recorded dating: 12th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Erprath survives only as a modest ruin on an artificial mound at the point where the Gillbach meets the Erft, near Weckhoven. Built in the 13th century for the von Erprath family, it later became a territorial stronghold of the Archbishopric of Cologne before being destroyed in 1586 during the Cologne War. What remains today is a four-metre-high mound and a fragment of brick and tuff wall from the former residential tower, cared for by a local heritage association.

What to know

  • The site is an open-air ruin, with no building to enter and no visitor facilities.
  • It is located in Weckhoven, part of Neuss, in North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • Only a mound and a fragment of wall remain, most of the fortress having disappeared since the 16th century.
  • There are no set opening hours or admission fees, as the site is freely accessible outdoors.

Where this château is

Neuss · Rhein-Kreis Neuss · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Neuss, Rhein-Kreis Neuss

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
12th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Burg Erprath?
You can walk freely up to the site, which consists of a mound and a wall fragment, but there is no building to enter and no organised visitor access.
Why is Burg Erprath in ruins?
It was destroyed in 1586 during the Cologne War, after having served as a territorial stronghold of the Archbishopric of Cologne.
How old is Burg Erprath?
It was built in the 13th century for the von Erprath family.
Where is Burg Erprath located?
It lies in Weckhoven, a district of Neuss, in the Rhein-Kreis Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Sources

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

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