Burgstall Schalkhausen
Ansbach
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- Where
- Ansbach
To make a day of it
Burgstall Schalkhausen stands in Ansbach (Ansbach), in Bavaria, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.
Burgstall Schalkhausen refers to the remains of a medieval moated mound castle, now vanished, in the Schalkhausen district of Ansbach, Bavaria. First mentioned in 1144 but likely built in the 11th century, the stronghold was destroyed in 1525 during the Peasants' War. No standing structure remains today, only a circular mound surrounded by traces of a moat once fed by the Onoldsbach stream. The site will mainly appeal to those interested in archaeological earthworks rather than a built monument.
What to know
- No building survives: only a mound and traces of a moat remain visible on site.
- The location is near the local school in the Schalkhausen district of Ansbach.
- A visit involves observing the earthwork remains rather than any standing structure.
- There are no opening hours or fees, as the site is an open outdoor area.
Where this château is
Ansbach · Ansbach · Bayern
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Address
91522 Ansbach
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- What remains of Burgstall Schalkhausen today?
- Only a circular mound and traces of a moat, once fed by the Onoldsbach stream, are still visible.
- When was this stronghold destroyed?
- It was destroyed in 1525 during the Peasants' War.
- Is there a building to visit on site?
- No, no structure has survived, the site is an open-air archaeological location.
- Where exactly is Burgstall Schalkhausen located?
- It lies in the Schalkhausen district of Ansbach, Bavaria, near the local school.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
