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Humburg, Wallerfangen

Humburg

Wallerfangen

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Wallerfangen

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Humburg stands in Wallerfangen (Landkreis Saarlouis), in Saarland, Germany. Recorded dating: 8th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Humburg is a former fortified site from the Salian period, situated on a spur of the Saargau near Düren, within the municipality of Wallerfangen. Only scant remains survive, as much of the site was destroyed by a sandstone quarry. Excavations uncovered the foundations of a rectangular stone tower dating to the 11th century, shielded by a wide moat, while the remaining structures were likely built of timber. A medieval copper mining gallery lies nearby.

What to know

  • Only archaeological remains survive; there is no standing structure to see.
  • The site sits on a rocky spur, so reaching it involves a walk uphill.
  • Part of the original site was destroyed by a sandstone quarry.
  • There are no set opening hours or fees, as it is an unstaffed open-air site.
  • A medieval copper mining gallery can be found nearby along the way.

Where this château is

Wallerfangen · Landkreis Saarlouis · Saarland

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Address

8M5Q+HF, 66740 Saarlouis

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
8th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Humburg today?
Only partial foundations survive, including those of a rectangular 11th-century tower uncovered during excavations.
Who built the Humburg?
Its origins are not fully established, but the site dates to the Salian period and may have served as the seat of the counts of Wallerfangen in the 10th and 11th centuries.
Can the Humburg be visited freely?
It is an open-air archaeological site with no set hours or admission fees.
Why have so few remains survived?
Much of the original site was destroyed by a sandstone quarry.

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Sources

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

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