Calvörde Castle
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Calvörde Castle (German: Burg Calvörde) is located in Calvörde in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Its existence was first recorded in the late 13th century. In the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern Period it was frequently fought over due to its location between the territories of Brandenburg, Magdeburg and Brunswick.
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Calvörde Castle | |
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Burg Calvörde | |
Calvörde | |
Coordinates | 52°23′46″N 11°18′24″E |
Type | lowland castle |
Code | DE-ST |
Height | 52 m above sea level (NN) |
Site information | |
Condition | remnants of walls and buildings |
Site history | |
Built | um 786 |
Materials | fieldstone, brick |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | nobility |
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