Waldeck in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Die beiden Vorburgen
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The two outer castles
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Obě předhradí
Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024
1. Die beiden Vorburgen / The two outer castles / Obě předhradí Marker
Erweiterung der ursprünglichen Burganlage
Am Fuße der Kernburg entstanden im späteren Mittelalter zwei ummauerte und befestigte Vorburgen. Diese boten mehr Platz als das enge Areal der oberen Burg, weshalb hier seit dem späten 15. Jahrhundert auch verschiedene Wirtschaftsgebäude, wie Stallungen und Speicher, belegt sind. In diesem Bereich lassen sich auch mehrere Brunnen zur Wasserversorgung der Burgbewohner in den Schriftquellen nachweisen.
Trotz ihrer massiven Mauern, Türme und Toranlagen dienten die Vorburgen v.a. wirtschaftlichen Zwecken. Hier lebte das Gesinde, die Knechte und der Großteil der Burgbesatzung.
Bildunterschriften
Grundriss der Burg von 1666. Eingetragen sind auch die Stationen 4 und 5 (im Plan Nr. 4-6). Quelle: Kolorierter Plan mit dem Grundriss und verschiedenen Ansichten der Burg Waldeck. Erstellt von Christoph Härtel im Jahr 1666
Extension of the original castle complex
Two walled and fortified outer castles were built at the foot of the main castle in the late Middle
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They offered more space than the small area of the upper castle, which allowed room for various farm buildings, such as stables and store rooms as from the late 15th century. According to written sources, several wells also supplied water to the castle residents in this area. Despite their enormous walls, turrets and gates the outer castles especially served mainly economic purposes. The servants, farmhands and the majority of the garrison lived here.
Captions
Floor plan of the castle in 1666. The stations 4 and 5 are also included (in plan no. 4-6). Source: Colored plan with the floor plan and various views of Waldeck Castle. Created by Christoph Härtel in 1666
Rozšíření bývalého hradního objektu
Na úpatí centrálního hradu vznikla, v pozdním středověku, dvě obezděná a opevněná předhradí. Tato předhradí poskytovala více místa, nežli úzký areál hradu, a proto zde vznikala od pozdního 15. století hospodářská obydlí, jako jsou stáje a sklady. Z písemných podkladů vyplývá, že zde byly také studny k zásobování obyvatel hradu vodou. I přes jejich masivní zdi, věže a vratový systém, sloužila předhradí především hospodářským účelům: Žili zde sluhové, poddaní a většina hradní posádky.
Titulky
Půdorys
Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024
2. The view of the Marker along one of the outer walls
Erected by European Union - European Regional Development Fund. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1666.
Location. 49° 51.474′ N, 11° 56.846′ E. Marker is in Waldeck, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is on Am Schloßberg half a kilometer south of Oberer Markt. The marker is located on the southern section of the castle ruins. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waldeck BY 95478, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Auf dem Wehrgang / On the battlement walkway / Na ochozu (within shouting distance of this marker); Burgkapelle und Pfarrkirche / Castle chapel and parish church / Hradní kaple a farní kostel (within shouting distance of this marker); Bergfried, Palas, Kernburg / Fortified tower, palace, main castle / Bašta, palác, hlavní hrad (within shouting distance of this marker); Blick auf den neuen Markt / View of the new market / Pohled na novou obec (within shouting distance of this marker); Blick auf den Kalvarienberg / View of the Mount Calvery / Pohled na horu kalvárie
Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024
3. The scenic view from the marker
More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the Waldeck Castle.
Also see . . . The two outer castles. European Union
In the 16th century, wells were also dug here and the fortifications were extended further. This is probably why Waldeck Castle did not lose its importance straight after the fire at the main castle in 1665. Although the inner castle area was never rebuilt, the two outer castles were still used and maintained.(Submitted on November 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
At the beginning of the 18th century, the War of the Spanish Succession was approaching. In the autumn of 1703 the Upper Palatinate was almost entirely in the hands of the imperial troops. Only in Waldeck an army of the Electoral Palatinate was still trapped by the enemy. The siege began in July 1704, and twomonths later, on 17 September, the castle commander surrendered.Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 20244. The view of the Waldeck Castle
The following year, the final demise of the castle began. The imperial government decided to „demolish Waldegg Castle“ and on 29 September 1705, all demolition work had been completed.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
