Schießhaus in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Alte Burg
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Old Castle
Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
1. Alte Burg / Old Castle Marker
Lange war die Frage ungeklärt, wo lag die Burg aus der Gründungszeit? Sie wurde stets unter dem Alten Schloß im Osten der Altstadt gemutmaßt ohne dies jedoch zu beweisen.
Einen ersten Fingerzeig lieferte die Untersuchung von 2009. Hier wurden unter der Ostmauer des Schlosses zum ersten Mal typische Bausteine des 13. Jh. nachgewiesen die so genannten „Buckelquader“.
Im Januar 2012 erfolgte eine Ausgrabung an der Ostseite des Schlosses. Auf einer Länge von über 12 Meter zeigte sich ein Fundament in bis zu fünf Metern Tiefe. Es weicht in der Bauweise vom Alten Schloss gänzlich ab. In seiner Baugrube lagerten Abfälle des 13. und 14. Jh. Somit liegt erstmalig der Nachweis einer massiv befestigten Bebauung vor, also einer Burg.
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Große Bereiche der mittelalterlichen Stadt von Bayreuth sind heute nunmehr vereinzelt zu sehen. Obwohl die Altstadt in der Struktur und in der frühneuzeitlichen Bebauung noch deutlich erhalten ist, zeigt sich der Bestand aus der Gründungszeit eher spärlich. Das Wissen darum schwindet. Beispielsweise war man sicher, die "Alte Burg" aus dem
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For a long time, the even Elder Keep was supposed to be situated below the Old Castle. But this was never proven. A first sign was delivered with the research of 2009. In the lower parts of the eastern wall of the castle, building mode, typical for the thirteenth century, was located, in form of the so-called "Buckelquader".
In January 2012 an excavation took place at the eastern wall of the castle. On a length of 12 meter, a foundation appeared in a depth up to five meters. It is differing completely in the building mode of the Old Castle. In its building ditch, finds of the thirteenth and fourteenth century were made. So for the first time, proof exists of a massively fortified building, in a word, a keep!
Reverse Side
These days, many parts of the medieval town of Bayreuth are not visible anymore. Although the structure and the post-medieval buildings are highly present, the roots of the first settlement are barely existent. The knowledge about it is vanishing. For example, it seemed assured that the "Old Keep" from the 13th century was situated below the Old Castle at the east of Maximilian Street. That remained unproven for a long time. Only
Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
2. Alte Burg / Old Castle Marker - Reverse Side
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles. A significant historical month for this entry is January 2012.
Location. 49° 56.63′ N, 11° 34.608′ E. Marker is in Bayreuth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Schießhaus. It is at the intersection of Maximilianstraße and Kanzleistraße, on the left when traveling east on Maximilianstraße. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Maximilianstraße 8, Bayreuth BY 95444, 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: City Wall (a few steps from this marker); Si Deus Cum Nobis, Quis Contra Nos. / If God is with us, who is against us? (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander von Humboldt (within shouting distance of this marker); Kanzleistraße (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. markgräfliches Gesandtenhaus / Former Margravial Envoy’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Anton Bruckner (within shouting distance of this marker); Georg Paul Finck Haus (within shouting distance of this marker); Schlosskirche / Palace Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bayreuth.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
3. Alte Burg / Old Castle Marker (left side)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
