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Motte von Wipshausen

Edemissen

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Edemissen

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Motte von Wipshausen stands in Edemissen (Landkreis Peine), in Lower Saxony, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Motte von Wipshausen is a vanished medieval mound fortification set in a small oak grove in the Erse valley, southeast of the village of Wipshausen, part of the municipality of Edemissen. It is the oldest fortified site in the Landkreis Peine, built in the 10th century, likely to shelter villagers from Slavic Wendish incursions pushing west of the Elbe at that time. What remains today is a distinctive circular mound surrounded by a now dry ring ditch. Hanover's heritage preservation institute once described it as one of the finest examples of its kind in Lower Saxony.

What to know

  • This is not a standing castle with walls or buildings, but an earthen mound surrounded by a ditch.
  • The site lies outdoors in an oak grove and can be reached freely on foot.
  • There are no opening hours, fees, or visitor facilities at this archaeological site.
  • Sturdy footwear is advisable for the short walk through the woods to the mound.

Where this château is

Edemissen · Landkreis Peine · Niedersachsen

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Address

Unnamed Road, 31234 Edemissen

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Motte von Wipshausen today?
Only a circular earthen mound and a now dry surrounding ditch survive from this former earthwork fortification.
Can you visit the Motte von Wipshausen freely?
Yes, the site is outdoors in an oak grove and can be visited without fixed hours or an entrance fee.
How old is the Motte von Wipshausen?
It is thought to date from the 10th century, making it the oldest known fortified site in the Landkreis Peine.
Why was the Motte von Wipshausen built?
It is believed to have protected villagers against Slavic Wendish incursions from east of the Elbe.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Peine