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Hünenburg Steinbergen, Rinteln

Hünenburg Steinbergen

Rinteln

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Rinteln

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Hünenburg Steinbergen stands in Rinteln (Landkreis Schaumburg), in Lower Saxony, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Hünenburg Steinbergen marks the location of a small medieval spur fortification, its remains lying southeast of Steinbergen, a district of Rinteln, on a promontory above the Weser valley. It is thought to be the Stenborch recorded as early as the 12th century, which gave the nearby village its name. What survives today is earthwork rather than masonry: a core area of about 40 by 30 metres and, some 50 metres away, a cross ditch up to three metres deep and seven metres wide. The tip of the spur was destroyed by gravel extraction.

What to know

  • This is not a castle with standing walls but an earthwork fortification site, mainly of interest to those curious about archaeology.
  • The site is outdoors and appears freely accessible, with no known opening hours or ticket.
  • Expect a short walk from Steinbergen to reach the promontory.
  • No information is available regarding accessibility, parking, or dogs.

Where this château is

Rinteln · Landkreis Schaumburg · Niedersachsen

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Address

Unnamed Road,31737, Rinteln

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Hünenburg Steinbergen?
Only earthworks survive, a core area of about 40 by 30 metres and a cross ditch, no masonry has been preserved.
How old is the Hünenburg Steinbergen?
Its shape and location suggest a date in the 11th to 12th century, and it is believed to be the Stenborch recorded in the 12th century.
Where is the Hünenburg Steinbergen located?
Southeast of Steinbergen, a district of Rinteln, in the Landkreis Schaumburg in Lower Saxony, on a promontory above the Weser valley.
Can you visit the Hünenburg Steinbergen like a castle?
No, it is an outdoor archaeological site with no standing building, better approached as a walk than a monument visit.

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Sources

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

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