Trutzeltz Castle
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The ruins of Trutzeltz Castle (German: Burg Trutzeltz), also known as Balduineltz, Baldeneltz or Neueltz, are the remains of a hill castle in the valley of the Elz in the parish of Wierschem near the town of Münstermaifeld. It was built as a counter-castle during the medieval Eltz Feud in the Moselle region.
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Trutzeltz Castle | |
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Burg Trutzeltz, Balduineltz, Baldeneltz, Neueltz | |
Wierschem | |
Coordinates | 50°12′25″N 7°20′11″E |
Type | hill castle |
Code | DE-RP |
Height | 360 m above sea level (NN) |
Site information | |
Condition | Ruins, tower remains, foundation walls |
Site history | |
Built | 1331 |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | clergy |
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