What remains of Burg Lichtenau today?

Only the four storey residential tower, 33 metres high, has survived, the rest of the stronghold having been torn down in 1854.

How old is Burg Lichtenau?

It was likely built in the early 14th century by the Bishopric of Paderborn, alongside the town itself, and first recorded in 1326.

What was Burg Lichtenau used for?

It defended the bishop's territory against the Counts of Waldeck and served as an administrative seat, including the residence of the district bailiff.

Where is Burg Lichtenau located?

It stands in the centre of the town of Lichtenau, in the Kreis Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia, right beside the Protestant church.

Burg Lichtenau

Lichtenau Castle

Lichtenau

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

Burg Lichtenau stands in the town centre of Lichtenau, right next to the Protestant church. All that remains of the original stronghold is the massive four storey residential tower, 33 metres high, the sole survivor of a much larger fortified complex that was largely dismantled in the 19th century. Inside, visitors can see a barrel vaulted cellar and a great hall on the first floor, along with a pointed arch gateway on the east side.

What to know

Only the original keep has survived, the rest of the fortification disappeared in the 19th century.
The building stands right in the centre of Lichtenau, next to the Protestant church.
A sandstone coat of arms plaque dated 1658 recalls the alterations made under Bishop Dietrich Adolf.
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Where this château is

Lichtenau · Kreis Paderborn · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

An d. Burg, 33165 Lichtenau

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What remains of Burg Lichtenau today?: Only the four storey residential tower, 33 metres high, has survived, the rest of the stronghold having been torn down in 1854.
How old is Burg Lichtenau?: It was likely built in the early 14th century by the Bishopric of Paderborn, alongside the town itself, and first recorded in 1326.
What was Burg Lichtenau used for?: It defended the bishop's territory against the Counts of Waldeck and served as an administrative seat, including the residence of the district bailiff.
Where is Burg Lichtenau located?: It stands in the centre of the town of Lichtenau, in the Kreis Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia, right beside the Protestant church.

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