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Piepenkopf, Dörentrup

Piepenkopf

Dörentrup

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Where
Dörentrup

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Piepenkopf stands in Dörentrup (Kreis Lippe), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Piepenkopf is a former Celtic hillfort built on a spur of the Kleeberg, in the Lipper Bergland uplands. Its earthen rampart, dated to the 3rd century BC, encloses a roughly seven hectare area shaped to fit the terrain. Excavations carried out in the 20th century uncovered a thick burnt layer and rampart posts that had been violently torn out, evidence of a destructive attack that ended the settlement's occupation. Archaeological campaigns, resumed since 2017 by British researchers, continue to shed light on this pre Roman site.

What to know

  • The site lies in Dörentrup, in the Kreis Lippe, in North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • It is an open-air archaeological site, with no standing building or wall remains.
  • The place is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
  • Visiting involves a walk through forested, hilly terrain, with no particular facilities known.
  • No opening hours, fees or access conditions are documented for this site.

Where this château is

Dörentrup · Kreis Lippe · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

2XVF+MC, 32694 Dörentrup

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

What can be seen at the Piepenkopf today?
Visitors can see the remains of an earthen Celtic rampart, visible as low banks within the wooded landscape, with no standing structures.
How old is the Piepenkopf?
The rampart was built in the 3rd century BC, during the Celtic La Tène period.
Is the Piepenkopf still being excavated?
Yes, summer excavation campaigns have been carried out since 2017 by archaeologists from Cardiff University.
Why was the site abandoned?
Excavations revealed a violent destruction, with fire damage and forcibly removed palisade posts, after which the site was never resettled.

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Sources

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

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