Neu-Baumburg Castle

Ruined Castle in Neu-Bamberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Neu-Baumburg Castle (German: Burg Neu Baumburg, also Neu-Bamberg, Neuenbaumburg, Novobeimburg and Neubamberg) is a ruined castle in the town of Neu-Bamberg in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Coordinates49°47′52″N 7°55′30″E
Built1253
Inuse1253-1668
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Neu-Baumburg Castle
Burg Neu Baumburg
Neu-Bamberg
Site information
TypeMedieval castle
Location
Coordinates49°47′52″N 7°55′30″E
Site history
Built1253
In use1253-1668
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The castle was first constructed in 1253 by the Raugrafen family, and by 1283 was held by Henry II Raugrafen. The castle was later destroyed in 1668 by Elector Charles I Louis of the Palatinate. It received renovations in 1970.[1][better source needed]

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