Wesenberg Castle | |
Native Name: | Burg Wesenberg |
Location: | Wesenberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
Map Type: | Germany |
Coordinates: | 53.2806°N 12.9725°W |
Map Size: | 220 |
Type: | Motte-and-bailey castle |
Built: | 13th century |
Builder: | Nicholas I of Werle |
Open To Public: | Yes |
Wesenberg Castle (German: Burg Wesenberg) is a motte-and-bailey castle in Wesenberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Germany).
Of the original castle, only the bergfried tower and an adjacent part of the former ring wall survives. The castle was founded by Nicholas I of Werle during the middle of the 13th century, as protection for the city of Wesenberg. Among other things, the castle served as a residence for the widow of Duke Ulrich II of Mecklenburg-Stargard, Catherine. The castle was largely destroyed by a fire in 1630.[1] Today, the castle is owned by the city of Wesenberg and since 1950 it houses the offices of the local forestry administration.