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Wittenheimer Burgplatz, Westerstede

Wittenheimer Burgplatz

Westerstede

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Where
Westerstede

Wittenheimer Burgplatz stands in Westerstede (Landkreis Ammerland), in Lower Saxony, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Wittenheimer Burgplatz marks, in Westerstede-Burgforde, the site of a former stronghold founded in the 13th century by Count Johann of Oldenburg. Built as a double island complex with a main residence and a separate outer bailey, it underwent centuries of alterations before being torn down at the end of the 18th century. Only the grounds remain today, laid out as a park, where a modern artwork recalls the site's past: a sculptural ensemble depicting a manor house watched over by two stone guardians.

What to know

  • No original buildings survive; the site is now laid out as a park area.
  • It lies in the Burgforde district of Westerstede, in the Landkreis Ammerland, Lower Saxony.
  • The main interest lies in the site's history and the contemporary artwork commemorating it, rather than in any standing remains.
  • Archaeological finds from excavations are kept at the Landesmuseum für Natur und Mensch in Oldenburg, not on site.

Where this château is

Westerstede · Landkreis Ammerland · Niedersachsen

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Address

26655 Westerstede

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Are the original buildings of Burg Wittenheim still standing?
No, the stronghold was demolished at the end of the 18th century and no original buildings survive today.
What can be seen at the site today?
The site is now a park featuring a contemporary artwork, a sculptural ensemble depicting a manor house guarded by two stone figures.
Where is the Wittenheimer Burgplatz located?
It is located in Westerstede-Burgforde, in the Landkreis Ammerland, Lower Saxony.
Who founded this stronghold?
It was founded by Count Johann of Oldenburg, with construction dated to 1266.

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Sources

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

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