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Burgwall Mölln, Mölln

Burgwall Mölln

Mölln

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Mölln

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Burgwall Mölln stands in Mölln (Landkreis Mecklenburgische Seenplatte), in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgwall Mölln is the remnant of a medieval Slavic island fortress, located north of Mölln beside a lake that has since largely silted up. Excavations carried out in 1988 by archaeologist Volker Schmidt uncovered evidence suggesting it was the seat of a Tollensian prince. Current research identifies this site with the legendary stronghold of Gotebant. The oval earthwork, though flattened in places by farming, remains visible in the landscape today.

What to know

  • This is an open-air archaeological site with no standing building or reconstruction.
  • The oval earth rampart can still be made out in the landscape, especially when vegetation is sparse.
  • The site lies north of Mölln, beside a former lake that is now largely silted up.
  • No information is available regarding opening times, fees, or accessibility.

Where this château is

Mölln · Landkreis Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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Address

17091 Mölln

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What remains to be seen at the Burgwall Mölln?
Visitors can see the outline of an oval earth rampart in the landscape, the remains of a Slavic island fortress; no building has survived.
How old is the Burgwall Mölln?
Findings date the site's occupation to between the 10th and 12th centuries, during the Slavic period in the region.
Is the Burgwall Mölln linked to a known legend?
Current research suggests it may correspond to the legendary stronghold of Gotebant.
Why was the site excavated?
Excavations led by Volker Schmidt in 1988 revealed evidence pointing to the seat of a Tollensian prince.

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