How old is Burg Wollbrigg?

It is believed to date from the 10th century, based on the available historical sources.

Where was Burg Wollbrigg located?

It stood near the present-day Wicheln estate, close to Müschede, within the town of Arnsberg in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Burg Wollbrigg

Wollbrigg Castle

Arnsberg

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Where: Arnsberg

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Burg Wollbrigg stands in Arnsberg (Hochsauerlandkreis), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Wollbrigg was a hilltop fortification located near the present-day Wicheln estate, close to Müschede, now part of Arnsberg. Probably built in the 10th century, it consisted of an earthen rampart reinforced with stone, enclosing an area roughly 80 metres across. It was completely destroyed by the expansion of a quarry in the 20th century and can no longer be visited.

What to know

The site was completely destroyed by a quarry in the 20th century, so no visible structure remains.
There are no opening hours, fees, or organised access to this location.
The former site lies near the old Wicheln estate, close to Müschede, within the town of Arnsberg.

Where this château is

Arnsberg · Hochsauerlandkreis · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Arnsberg, Hochsauerlandkreis

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Frequently asked

Can Burg Wollbrigg still be visited?: No, the fortification was completely destroyed by the expansion of a quarry in the 20th century, and no remains are visible today.
How old is Burg Wollbrigg?: It is believed to date from the 10th century, based on the available historical sources.
Where was Burg Wollbrigg located?: It stood near the present-day Wicheln estate, close to Müschede, within the town of Arnsberg in North Rhine-Westphalia.