Waldeck in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Auf dem Wehrgang
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On the battlement walkway
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Na ochozu
Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024
1. Auf dem Wehrgang / On the battlement walkway / Na ochozu Marker
Zu den Türmen an der Nordseite
Die gemauerte Treppe, die auf den Wehrgang führt, wurde erst vor Kurzem wieder freigelegt und stammt noch aus dem Mittelalter. Bereits damals war der innere Burgbereich nur zu Fuß zugänglich. Dies diente v.a. militärischen Zwecken.
Sie betreten nun den rekonstruierten, hölzernen Wehrgang und sehen unter sich die Vorburgen, die die ältere Kernburg allmählich erweitert haben. Der Wehrgang bildete einst den einzigen Zugang zu den angebauten Türmen an der Nordseite der Anlage. Der Umstand, dass die Burg mehrfach erweitert wurde, zeugt für ihre Bedeutung als wichtiger mittelalterlicher Verwaltungsmittelpunkt.
Bildunterschriften
Eine Aufnahme der gemauerten Treppe, die zum rekonstruierten Wehrgang führt. Aufnahme von Peter Langgärtner (www.cloud-media.biz)
To the turrets on the north side
The walled steps leading to the battlement walkway have only recently been uncovered and date back to the Middle Ages. Even in those days, the inner castle area was only accessible
this page online
You are now entering the reconstructed wooden battlement walkway and can see below the outer castles which have gradually extended the older, main part of the castle. The battlement walkway was once the only way to access the turrets which were built onto the north side of the complex. The fact that the castle was extended many times shows how important it was as a medieval administrative hub.
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A picture of the walled staircase leading to the reconstructed battlement walkway. Recording by Peter Langgärtner (www.cloud-media.biz)
K věžím na severní straně
Zděné schody vedoucí na ochoz byly odkryty teprve nedávno a pocházejí ještě ze středověku. Již tenkrát byl vnitřek hradeb přístupný pouze pěšky, což sloužilo především vojenským účelům.
Nyní vstupujete na zrekonstruovaný dřevěný ochoz, odkud je vidět předhradí, které postupně rozšířilo staré jádro hradu. Ochoz byl v minulosti jedinou přístupovou cestou k věžím na severní straně objektu. Okolnost, že byl hrad několikrát rozšířen, svědčí o jeho významu, jako o správním centru ve středověku.
Titulky
Snímek
Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024
2. The view of the battlement walkway and Marker
Erected by European Union and European Regional Development Fund. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 49° 51.485′ N, 11° 56.866′ 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: Burgkapelle und Pfarrkirche / Castle chapel and parish church / Hradní kaple a farní kostel (a few steps from this marker); Bergfried, Palas, Kernburg / Fortified tower, palace, main castle / Bašta, palác, hlavní hrad (within shouting distance of this marker); Die beiden Vorburgen / The two outer castles / Obě předhradí (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 view from the battlement walkway
More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the Waldeck Castle.
Also see . . . On the battlement walkway. European Union
In 1283, Waldeck was sold to Ludwig den Strengen, Herzog in Bayern and Pfalzgrafen bei Rhein (Ludwig the Severe, Duke of Bavaria and Count Palatine of the Rhine) from Wittelsbach. The castle now became the residence of a duke. In 1329, according to the Treaty of Pavia, the castle and administrative district were signed over to the Wittelsbach-Palatinate before being assigned to the ‘Vitzthum’ of Amberg in the 15th century.(Submitted on November 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Due to its significant status, the castle was involved in many disputes over the years.
It was especially during the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) that the castle was reconstructedand besieged many times. The worst attack was carried out by Swedish troops in 1648. From 13th to 15th July they opened fire on the castle and prepared to storm it by bombarding it with grenades and stones made of mortar. On 15th July the district magistrate Quesnay finally surrendered and the Swedes occupied the castle. It wasn’t until a year later that they finally withdrew.Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 20244. The view of the wooden section of the battlement walkway (above the archway)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
