How old is the Schanze Unterfinning?

Archaeologists date it to the early Middle Ages, likely the 10th century, linking it to defenses built against Hungarian raids.

What can still be seen on site?

Only earthworks remain, ramparts and ditches; no standing structures have survived.

Who built this fortification?

The builders are unknown; the site is interpreted as a communal refuge fort for surrounding villages.

Can the Schanze Unterfinning be visited freely?

No official information on access, opening hours or fees is available for this site.

Schanze Unterfinning

Finning

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Where: Finning

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Schanze Unterfinning stands in Finning (Landkreis Landsberg am Lech), in Bavaria, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Schanze Unterfinning is an earthwork fortification near Finning, in the Landkreis Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, built on a spur above the Windach river. The site consists of a main enclosure and an outer ward, both defined by earthen ramparts and ditches, and is thought by archaeologists to date from the early medieval period, possibly serving as a refuge against Hungarian raids. No standing structures remain; visitors can trace the earthworks themselves, still clearly visible in the wooded terrain.

What to know

The site consists of earthen ramparts and ditches, with no surviving walls or buildings.
It is an outdoor site on wooded terrain, situated on a spur above the Windach valley.
A forest track crosses part of the fortification, which helps in locating the earthworks.
No information on opening hours, fees or visitor facilities is available for this site.
The ground is uneven in places, so sturdy footwear suitable for woodland walking is advisable.

Where this château is

Finning · Landkreis Landsberg am Lech · Bayern

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86923 Finning

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How old is the Schanze Unterfinning?: Archaeologists date it to the early Middle Ages, likely the 10th century, linking it to defenses built against Hungarian raids.
What can still be seen on site?: Only earthworks remain, ramparts and ditches; no standing structures have survived.
Who built this fortification?: The builders are unknown; the site is interpreted as a communal refuge fort for surrounding villages.
Can the Schanze Unterfinning be visited freely?: No official information on access, opening hours or fees is available for this site.