Neu-Baumburg Castle
Ruined Castle in Neu-Bamberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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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.
| Neu-Baumburg Castle | |
|---|---|
Burg Neu Baumburg | |
| Neu-Bamberg | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Medieval castle |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 49°47′52″N 7°55′30″E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1253 |
| In use | 1253-1668 |

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]
